WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation (WHO) has intensified preparedness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan following outbreaks in the Democratic l of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as well as the confirmation of an imported case in Nairobi, Kenya. Although no case has been confirmed in the WHO Eastern […]
Ikeja ACPN takes wellness campaign to the barracks
Following the death of over 17.1 million people globally from heart related diseases last year, a workplace environment that is smoke free coupled with exercise and stress free moments have been identified as major factors for improved health.
Nigeria at 50: Milestones in healthcare
At that time, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, was one of the best hospitals in the world.Today if you list 2,000 hospitals in the world, you will not find one in Nigeria. We have depreciated terribly. Most doctors trained here are now outside the country.
We have made noticeable progress, says Prof. Christain Chukwu, Minister of Health
Nigeria has made noticeable progress in the health industry since independence. We are not there yet and there is still a lot to do, but we have certainly progressed and there have been landmark achievements.
Nigeria at 50: Pharmacists take ruling class to task
As Nigeria celebrates 50 years of nationhood, pharmacists under the auspices of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) have urged the ruling class to utilise the occasion of the nation’s 50th independence to lay a foundation for the future.
Save our children from pneumococcal disease, PAN urges Jonathan
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has been called upon to use his good office to ensure the survival of Nigerian children by operationalising the proposed comprehensive routine child immunisation in the country.
