Category: Health
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FG PUSHES TO INTEGRATE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE INTO NATIONAL HEALTHCARE
Nigeria steps up efforts to validate and mainstream traditional medicine for safer, effective healthcare. Minister Dr. Iziaq Salako announced bold initiatives to build evidence and regulation for traditional medicine in Nigeria, unveiling strategic policy documents and promoting collaboration with global partners. With over 200 medicinal plants documented and agencies boosting research and standards, the government…
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KWARA LAUNCHES RESMAT TO SAVE MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS IN RURAL AREAS
Kwara’s new emergency transport programme aims to end delays in maternal and newborn care. Kwara Government introduced the Rural Emergency Services and Maternal Transport (RESMAT) in Moro LGA to ensure timely, free emergency care and transport for pregnant women and newborns. Health Commissioner Dr. Amina El-Imam and RESMAT Coordinator Dr. Arigidi highlighted efforts to tackle…
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NBMA VOWS STRICT REGULATION ON GMOs, WARNS OF SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATORS
Nigeria’s biosafety agency assures rigorous science-based checks to protect people and environment from unauthorized GMOs. The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reaffirmed its strict approval process for GMOs, requiring detailed scientific risk assessments and public review before approval. NBMA warns violators will face sanctions including seizure and destruction of unauthorized GMOs. The agency highlights its…
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NIGERIAN TAC DOCTORS & NURSES JET OFF TO GAMBIA ON MISSION OF CARE
Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (TAC) is on the move! Director-General Yusuf Yakub warmly congratulated the lead volunteer surgeon, Prof. Adanlawo Isaac, and the entire team as 20 TAC volunteers – doctors and nurses alike – geared up for deployment to The Gambia. The medical team is set to bring expert care and goodwill on this…
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STAFF COMMITMENT: THE HEARTBEAT OF HEALTHCARE SUCCESS, SAYS DR. ODULANA
Without valuing healthcare workers, even the best hospitals risk collapse, warns healthcare expert. Dr. Debo Odulana, CEO of Cedarcrest Hospital, stresses that staff morale and trust are crucial for effective healthcare. He warns that fear-driven leadership and micromanagement kill commitment, leading to errors, silence, and brain drain. Odulana calls on hospital leaders to build trust-based…
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UCHENDU NWABARA URGES EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AUTISM TO TRANSFORM CHILDREN’S LIVES
Early action on autism signs can unlock a child’s potential and strengthen families, warns Abuja autism expert. Uchendu Nwabara, CEO of St. Stephens Family Autism Centre, stresses prompt intervention as critical for brain development and better outcomes in children with autism. He highlights that early support empowers not just the child but also equips families…
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NAFDAC SEALS ILLEGAL HERBAL MEDICINE FACILITY IN KADUNA STATE
NAFDAC cracks down on unsafe herbal medicine production, sealing unregistered Kaduna facility to protect public health. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control shut down SHIFA’UNNUR in Mararaba Jos, Igabi LGA, for operating without registration and failing minimum hygienic standards. Over N5 million worth of unapproved herbal products were seized for destruction.…
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OWO LG LAUNCHES AI-DRIVEN DRONE TO FIGHT RIVER BLINDNESS
Owo Local Government takes a tech leap, using drones to combat river blindness and protect communities. Owo LG, Ondo State, unveiled an AI-powered drone to target blackflies spreading river blindness in Owo and Ose LGAs. The drone sprays insecticides in hard-to-reach breeding sites, ensuring precise and eco-friendly control. This innovative project, in partnership with King’s…
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CROSS RIVER GOV OTU CHAMPIONS NUTRITION, PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR HUMAN CAPITAL
Good health and nutrition are at the heart of Cross River’s plan to boost productivity and sustainable development. Governor Bassey Otu inaugurated a 15-member nutrition council, emphasizing nutrition and preventive healthcare as key to his human capital agenda. He stressed that no society can thrive without healthy, well-nourished citizens and pledged policies to improve diets,…
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NIMR DEVELOPS NOVEL MICROBICIDE GEL TO PREVENT HIV IN WOMEN
A breakthrough vaginal gel that blocks HIV is in the works as Nigerian researchers aim to protect millions of women from infection.The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is creating a smart microbicide gel designed to prevent HIV transmission in women. Dr. Sabdat Ekama revealed the gel contains two anti-HIV agents and uses temperature-sensitive technology…
