Shortage of human resource expertise in Biotechnology related policies and molecular research in Nigeria can only be improved if government provided the enabling environment in tune with advancements in modern technology.

Minister of Health, Prof. Babatunde Oshotimehin has urged public health institutions across the nation to adopt private sector models in their operations as part of efforts to bring back integrity in the nation’s healthcare delivery services.

The need for a breast milk bank and full involvement of men in exclusive breast feeding of babies for six months as well as complimentary breast feeding for two years were issues on the front burner at a one – day sensitisation seminar organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF in Lagos last week.

Doctors and mid-wives from various Lagos State government-owned hospitals recently benefitted from a comprehensive international obstetric practical skills drill session organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

FOR four days, Executive Director UNICEF, Ms.Ann Veneman was in Nigeria. It was her first official visit since she was appointed UNICEF Executive Director. Although the visit was primarily focused addressing child and maternal health issues, it also served as the platform on which she announced the commitment of US$1,850,000 additional support by UNICEF towards addressing the incidence of malnutrition in Nigeria.