Middle East conflict, funding cuts push 30.4 million into humanitarian crisis — WHO
… 27 attacks on health care recorded in one month … Appeals for $6.42m to sustain lifesaving health services in Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organization, WHO, has raised fresh alarm over a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, warning that renewed conflict, disease outbreaks, food […]
Memo to Health Minister: Increase funds for family planning services, commodities
Between 2012 and 2016, the Federal government met just 11 per cent of its FP2020 pledge to provide US$3 million per year for purchase of family planning commodities
Oral powder reduces sickle cell disease crises
THERE is good news for persons living with Sickle Cell Disease, SCD, a rare, inherited blood disorder that causes crippling pain and shortened lifespans.
US commits $4.3b to tackle HIV in Nigeria
The US government support for HIV/AIDS programmes in Nigeria totalled $4.3 billion between 2014 and 2016 with more than 700,000 patients treated in 2016 alone.
Journalists tasked on developmental health promotion
MEDIA practitioners have been urged to enshrine development journalism in their day to day activities as part of their role to society.
Oyo, Healthcare Communications sign MoU
A MEMORANDUM of Understanding between the Oyo State government and Healthcare Communications, a leading health development and consultancy firm in Nigeria has been signed for strategic promotion and development of health care delivery. The Founder & Chief Executive, Healthcare Group, Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, (OON) described the partnership as part of the committment to transform health care delivery in the state.
