IVD

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has called on African nations to intensify efforts to increase immunisation coverage for chronic hepatitis. Pate made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the African Hepatitis Summit with the theme: ‘Putting Africa on Track towards Viral Hepatitis Elimination’. Pate, […]

Uzoma Chioma Asagwara, a nurse originally from Abia State, Nigeria, has been sworn in as the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba in Canada. This appointment marks a significant milestone in her remarkable career and also represents a historic moment, as she becomes the first black individual to hold this […]

President of the pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Professor Cyril Usifoh, has emphasised the importance of bridging existing gaps in the Nigerian health sector, as such is critical to optimal healthcare delivery and international best practice. He made the remark at the weekend, during a media briefing to herald the forthcoming 96th national conference of […]

The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria has partnered with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to organize a Media Orientation Meeting on the Diphtheria Outbreak Response in the country. The one-day workshop, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund […]

The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) is seeking to collaborate with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) for the regulation of blood-related establishments. Dr. Eneye Suberu, the Acting Director-General of the Commission, expressed this during a courtesy visit to the council’s offices in Abuja. The purpose of the visit was to convey appreciation […]

Nigeria has received recognition from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a leader in health innovation and pandemic preparedness across the continent. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, made this acknowledgment during his visit to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in Abuja. The visit aimed to […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine on October 24, aimed at protecting young girls from the virus, a primary cause of cervical cancer. Dr. Uche Nwokwu, acting Director of Clinical Services at the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), has strongly denied the spread […]

In a motion titled “Call on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to cover vulnerable Nigerians,” the House of Representatives in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to allocate a portion of the savings generated from the removal of fuel subsidies to fund healthcare services for vulnerable populations. Presented by Rep. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos) during […]

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, has underscored the urgent need to enhance immunisation rates and strengthen healthcare systems in Nigeria. He expressed these concerns at a strategic retreat of the seven health committees of the National Assembly, organised under the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage and Health Security […]

The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has emphasised the urgent need for improved healthcare systems, workforce welfare, and security measures to enhance the outcomes of cancer patients in Nigeria and curtail the issue of brain drain. This call was made during a press briefing in Abuja, in preparation for the 2023 World Anaesthesia Day, with […]