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 […]
Don’t relent on Idumota’s closure, PSN urges Fashola
GOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State been urged to consolidate the gains of the recent closure of the Idumota open drug market by not relenting in dislodging all existing operational bases and distribution networks of fake drugs merchants in the State.
Reproductive Health Magazine focuses on aging, infertility
The November 2010 edition of Reproductive Health Magazine which hit the newsstands last week, focuses on various health issues ranging from aging, infertility, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, breast cancer, sickle cell diseases and more. Other highlights include such information that breast cancer can be caused by the type of bra women wear in addition to several insights from different stories on how cancer can be caused by stress, including a real life story on colon cancer.
Suswam pledges support for NAFDAC
Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam has lend its weight to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s (NAFDAC) current focus of zero tolerance to counterfeit regulated products in the country.
Vets canvass for ministry of animal health
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has called for the creation of Ministry of Animal Health and Production, as part of measures of stimulating livestock production and guaranteeing the success of the nation’s food security.
Afribaby promotes infant, maternal survival
Unlike babies in developed countries, many babies in Africa suffer undernourishment, malnutrition, insufficiencies, inadequate attention and insecurity right from birth. Most babies’ condition in Africa cries for a new kind of attention that is synergistic, connective, communicative and all-embracing.
