Health

Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise

Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise

…NCDC records 25 new cases in one week, healthcare worker infected By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 229 lives this year, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, confirming a fresh spike in infections as 25 new cases were recorded in one week across five states. The latest Lassa […]
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UNTH acknowledges Toyin Saraki’s contributions to maternal, child health

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

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

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

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.