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FG steps up integration of mental health into PHC

FG steps up integration of mental health into PHC

AS part of the commitment of Federal government to boost the health of all Nigerians especially the mentally ill, efforts are in top gear to integrate mental health care into the mainstream health services at the primary healthcare level.

WACN tackles HIV transmission

WACN tackles HIV transmission

In as much as Mother-to-Child -Transmission (MTCT)of HIV is almost entirely preventable where services are available, infant feeding choices for the HIV-infected women remains one of the most contentious issues in efforts to prevent MTCT of HIV in resource poor countries like Nigeria.

With N2m, Barakat will live again

With N2m, Barakat will live again

The arrival of Barakat Akinrinmade about two years ago brought joy, happiness and gladness to her family especially the maternal grand father who looked forward to her growing up and succeeding just like other children.

Hope rekindles for mothers with Rhesus incompatibility

Hope rekindles for mothers with Rhesus incompatibility

Nigerian mothers with children affected with Rhesus Incompatibility will on Thursday heave a sigh of relief as Rhesus Solutions Initiative and Lagos State Ministry of Health officially launch an awareness campaign/ free screening programme in the State.

Misdiagnosis : LASUTH instals new digital x-ray machine

Misdiagnosis : LASUTH instals new digital x-ray machine

In the wake of so many allegations of inaccurate medical diagnosis in the country, the Lagos State Government has procured an ultra-modern digital x-ray machine capable of covering 95 per cent of conventional x-ray examinations at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).