Health

Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors

Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors

By Chioma Obinna As the rising cost of cancer treatment continues to push many Nigerian families to the brink, The Bricon Foundation yesterday donated breast prostheses and mastectomy bras worth N50 million to cancer survivors in Lagos, with beneficiaries expected to include up to 600 women.The intervention, unveiled as part of the foundation’s 10th anniversary […]
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UN urges Nigeria to tackle teens reproductive health

UN urges Nigeria to tackle teens reproductive health

The Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) and its partners in Nigeria, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) have strongly urged the government of Nigeria to take immediate steps to follow recommendations from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC Committee) and more aggressively address the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in the country.

Albinos have suffered neglect, says Shagari

Albinos have suffered neglect, says Shagari

Former President Aliyu Shehu Usman Shagari has observed that the Albinos in Nigeria have been not only neglected but also discriminated against for many years and described the Albino Foundation as a platform to create awareness and mobilize support for the albinos.

DHL boosts healthcare with cold-chain solutions

DHL boosts healthcare with cold-chain solutions

The nation’s courier and healthcare system received a boost weekend with the latest investment of DHL Express’ into cold chain solutions. The cold chain vans, officially launched in Lagos would offer solutions to the movement of sensitive products ranging from vaccines, insulin preparations, drugs and soil samples without losing its virility.