WORRIED by the silent but steady rises in number of people affected with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria, the Centre for the Right to Health (CRH) last week took its anti HIV/AIDS campaign to Mushin area of Lagos, where 1,500 commercial motor -cyclists were screened free of charge.

AN estimated one million children globally are to be reached by 2016, according to the Family Strength Programme (FSP) of the Save Our Souls (S.O.S) Children’s Village Nigeria.

Lagos State branch of the Association of Community Pharmacists (ACPN) has vowed to clamp down on unregistered pharmacies declaring them as the major source of fake and counterfeit drugs. To this end, members of the public have been advised to patronise registered pharmacists only for their drug needs and counseling.

Shortage of human resource expertise in Biotechnology related policies and molecular research in Nigeria can only be improved if government provided the enabling environment in tune with advancements in modern technology.

Minister of Health, Prof. Babatunde Oshotimehin has urged public health institutions across the nation to adopt private sector models in their operations as part of efforts to bring back integrity in the nation’s healthcare delivery services.

The need for a breast milk bank and full involvement of men in exclusive breast feeding of babies for six months as well as complimentary breast feeding for two years were issues on the front burner at a one – day sensitisation seminar organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF in Lagos last week.

Doctors and mid-wives from various Lagos State government-owned hospitals recently benefitted from a comprehensive international obstetric practical skills drill session organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

FOR four days, Executive Director UNICEF, Ms.Ann Veneman was in Nigeria. It was her first official visit since she was appointed UNICEF Executive Director. Although the visit was primarily focused addressing child and maternal health issues, it also served as the platform on which she announced the commitment of US$1,850,000 additional support by UNICEF towards addressing the incidence of malnutrition in Nigeria.

NIGERIAN chemists have been enjoined to be more proactive in policy formation through advocacy and collaboration with law makers and other relevant stakeholders.

STRONG indications have emerged that Nigerians are now at great risk of developing cardiovascular (heart) disease which currently accounts for one-third of all deaths worldwide.