Nigeria obtained overwhelming support from the United States of America, Russia, China , Australia, the European Union amongst others during the 63rd World Health Assembly, WHA, held in Geneva, May 17-21, 2010, but India, Brazil and Ecuador made presentations that countered the Nigerian position.

Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Saraki has called for harmonization of all campaign efforts made by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS), civil Society and partners towards reduction of maternal mortality and infant morbidity in the country even as she advocated for political commitments by all tiers of government with a view to ensure that mothers do not die needlessly during labour.

By Sola Ogundipe FOR breaching the terms of agreement with the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS,  Ayodele Medical Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been given the marching orders. Accreditation licence of the errant Health Care Provider, HCP  was withdrawn based on findings by the health insurance regulator. Announcing the facility’s de-accreditation during a surprise […]

Newly appointed Director General of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has said the Institute would be repositioned to respond appropriately to national health priorities that will contribute to the health – related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Vision 20-2020 of the Federal government.

May 27 every year provides opportunity to celebrate the Nigerian child. A particular group of children for no fault of theirs would definitely not be part of this celebration even in their homes.