Give mental health patients a say in decisions – WHO
By Sola Ogundipe As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Mental Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments and health systems to move beyond listening to people with mental health conditions and give them a meaningful role in shaping the policies and services that affect their […]
Knowledge of IoT is key in healthcare delivery, says Vodacom
With increasing numbers of people seeking healthcare services, rising costs and pressure to innovate, the healthcare sector needs to adopt the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the current healthcare system in Nigeria.
We plan to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2021, says Adewole
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has reiterated the commitment of Federal Government towards the elimination of viral hepatitis in Nigeria by 2021.
Military officials sensitised on importance of routine medical checks
Nigerian Army, Ikeja, Lagos, came alive weekend as officers of the Brigade among others benefited from series of free medical check ups.
Anti-HIV vaginal ring to be tested in Africa
After recording success amongst teenage girls in the US, plans are in progress to test in Africa, a vaginal ring that prevents HIV infection.
Scientists invent tool to distinguish between viral, bacterial infections
Scientists from the University’s National Institutes of Health-funded Respiratory Pathogens Research Centre identified 11 genetic markers in blood that accurately distinguished between viral and bacterial infections (antibiotics help us fight bacterial infections, but aren’t effective and shouldn’t be used to treat viruses).
