African Telemedicine Platforms Pressed to Improve Data Protection
Telehealth platforms in Africa must prioritise data protection to secure sensitive patient information and ensure the continued growth of digital…
Category: Health
Senate Summons NAFDAC Over Harmful Fruit Ripening Methods
The Senate on Wednesday summoned National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to explain the unchecked use…
Rural Health Scheme by NYSC Touches Lives of 4 Million Nigerians – DG
The National Youth Service Corps says no fewer than four million Nigerians, mostly rural dwellers, have benefitted from its Health…
One Nabbed as NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake Medical Syndicate in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said its officials have smashed a syndicate posing as free…
CAPPA Reports Noncommunicable Diseases Responsible for 30% of Annual Deaths in Nigeria
The Executive Director, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, Akinbode Oluwafemi, has said that noncommunicable diseases currently account for about…
WHO Selects Prof. Mohamed Janabi as Next African Regional Chief
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi has been nominated as the next Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region.…
Pate Applauds Ihekweazu’s Appointment to WHO Health Emergencies Role
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate has congratulated Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as…
Anambra First Lady Launches School Health Ambassadors Initiative
The Anambra State Governor’s wife, Dr Nonye Soludo, has inaugurated ‘Healthy living school ambassadors and community/school gardens’ in selected secondary…
Federal Government to Roll Out Fully Subsidised Healthcare Programme for Vulnerable Nigerians
The Federal Government on Thursday said it will implement an interventional 100 per cent subsidised healthcare initiative to reach vulnerable…
Lagos Gets New Emergency Centre: Sanwo-Olu Commissions State-of-the-Art Facility in Epe
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated an Accident and Emergency Centre in Federal Medical Centre, in the Epe…