HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeeding
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, health experts have emphasised that breastfeeding goes beyond providing nourishment, describing it as the foundation for a healthy start in life, stronger immunity, optimal child development and a lifelong emotional bond between mother and baby. At a […]
FG urged to establish orthopaedic hospitals in all the 36 states
By Chioma Obinna Federal Government has been urged to establish at least, one National Orthopaedic Hospital in each State of the Federation with a view to reducing the growing incidence of orthopaedic trauma in the country just as the Lagos Government is set to establish a centre specifically for orthopaedic and neurology problems. Speaking during […]
Household ownership of mosquito nets rises, but use could be better — Report
By Sola Ogundipe OWNERSHIP of an insecticide-treated mosquito net (ITN) in Nigeria does not automatically translate into usage by women and children under 5 – potentially challenging the Federal government target of providing two ITNs per household in the country by december 2010.
HIV: Accurate testing is key — AJAYI
Managing Director, PathCare Medical Laboratory, Dr Pamela Ajayi, has highlighted the importance of accurate testing in the national and global HIV & AIDS response. Speaking on this year’s World AIDS Day, she noted that “It is important to remember that we still haven’t found a cure to for HIV &AIDS. Early detection and proper maintenance […]
Strip clubs: MEDIACON condemns publication of nude pictures
By Sola Ogundipe THE publication by a Lagos-based newspaper of nude pictures of strippers accosted during the recent raid of nude clubs in Lagos recently has drawn the ire of a Non-Governmental Organisation – Media Concern Initiative for women and Children (MEDIACON). In a release signed by the organisation’s Executive Director, Princess Olufemi-Kayode, the action […]
Hygeia obtains fiscal partnership for growth plans
By Naomi Uzor Hygeia, owners of Lagoon Hospitals, Lagos have secured over $26m of strategic financial partnership with Satya Capital, IFC and FMO (the Netherlands Development Finance Company) to support the organisation’s plans for considerable growth and quality improvements in key areas of its integrated healthcare business. Good Health Weekly gathered that Satya’s equity investment […]
