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Kano Research Centre urges digitalization of northern health facilities

Kano Research Centre urges digitalization of northern health facilities The Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) has canvassed the digitization of health facilities in the entire northern part of Nigeria. The Director General of the Centre, Professor Hamisu Salisu, made this known when the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, paid […]

Nigeria has potential to become Africa’s vaccine production, distribution hub – Pate

Nigeria has potential to become Africa’s vaccine production, distribution hub – Pate The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, has said Nigeria has the potential to become a hub for local vaccine production and distribution in Africa. He made this known in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the ‘Renewed Hope’ for […]

NESG launches paper to boost Nigerian Health Sector Funding

NESG launches paper to boost Nigerian Health Sector Funding The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), a leading policy think tank, launched its paper yesterday titled “Attracting Funding for the Nigerian Health Sector.” The paper, which focused on healthcare financing, examined major business opportunities in the country’s healthcare sector. It also looked at the challenges faced […]

Kaduna Govt pledges to allocate 15% of budget to healthcare

Kaduna Govt pledges to allocate 15% of budget to healthcare According to NAN reports, governors of the All Progressives Congress-controlled states are committed to allocate 15% of the annual budgets for health care delivery. According to NAN reports, governors of the All Progressives Congress-controlled states are committed to allocate 15% of the annual budgets for […]

The Skin Benefits of Black Soap: Insights from Scientific Research

The Skin Benefits of Black Soap: Insights from Scientific Research   In recent years, the beauty and skincare industry has witnessed a resurgence of interest in natural and traditional remedies. Among these, black soap has emerged as a popular choice, celebrated for its potential to rejuvenate and nourish the skin. But is black soap truly […]

Enugu Commissioner charges health workers on enhanced service delivery

Enugu Commissioner charges health workers on enhanced service delivery The commissioner urged them to ensure punctuality, dedication, and renewed commitment to their duties. The newly appointed Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Obi, has charged health sector workers in the state to intensify efforts in ensuring effective service delivery in the sector. Obi gave the charge […]

Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer

Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer The former Labour Party (LP) presidential aspirant, Professor Pat Utomi, has revealed his battle with the much-dreaded cancer disease. Taking to Twitter on Friday, Utomi revealed that a biopsy he conducted in the year 2022 showed that he was positive. He said that he thereafter started treatment with a […]

NAFDAC warns South-East residents against using carbide to ripen fruits

NAFDAC warns South-East residents against using carbide to ripen fruits   The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned the general public that fruits ripened with calcium carbide and buying drugs from hawkers is a complete risk that could lead to death. The Director-General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this on […]

Hepatitis may kill more people than malaria, TB, HIV combined — WHO

Hepatitis may kill more people than malaria, TB, HIV combined — WHO The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm that viral hepatitis could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040 if the current infection rate continues. According to WHO, hepatitis causes liver damage and cancer and kills over a million […]