Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise
New meningitis vaccine renews hope for African infants
Indian hospital separates African twins joined at abdomen and chest
Scientists worry over paracetamol ‘skin rash’
Genetic engineering turns malaria parasite into vaccine candidate
After defeating Ebola, Nigerians shun hand sanitisers
Childhood cancer threatens the future in Nigeria
FDA approves blood donation by gay men
Yuletide: Don’t drink on an empty stomach — Experts warn
Experts seek review of Nigerian health sector
How economic insecurity impacts diabetes control
Ibuprofen has potential to ‘extend lifespans’ — STUDY
Free eye treatment for Bayelsa community
FG introduces Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Eko Hospital calls for zero tax rate on medical equipment
2014: Ebola, strikes dominate health sector

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Effective surveillance, major tool in healthcare system — Idris
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris has identified effective surveillance as a major tool in driving quality and functional healthcare delivery system.
UNTH acknowledges Toyin Saraki’s contributions to maternal, child health
THE University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital’s Institute of Child Health, in Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State, has acknowledged the wife of the erstwhile Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Toyin Saraki for her invaluable contribution to advancing the cause of maternal and child health in Nigeria.
National Health Bill: NMA, PSN, others harp on effective implementation
By Chioma Obinna, Favour Nnabugwu & Victoria Ojeme Months after agitation for the assent of the Revised National Health Bill trailed it’s passage by the Senate, healthcare professionals have commended President Goodluck Jonathan for signed the much awaited Bill into law. However, they urged the Federal government to ensure quick implementation of the Act. The […]
Bank of Industry nurtures local pharmaceutical growth
In contributing its quota towards ensuring that Nigerian drug makers do not just make drugs considered safe enough for Nigeria, but produce medication that will put Nigeria in a respectable position on the world map, the Bank of Industry, BOI, Nigeria’s oldest and most successful development finance institution, is injecting life into the nation’s ailing local pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
LASUTH doctors raise concern on blood donation
Medical Doctors under the auspices of Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-LASUTH) branch have raised alarm over shortage of blood in hospitals across the country, urging Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation.

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