WHO’s Recognition Of Noma As Neglected Tropical Disease Boosts Control Efforts
BY OJO SAMSON AYOMIDE The landmark decision by World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize noma (cancrum oris) as one of the neglected tropical diseases will help...
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Anthrax Outbreaks Hit Five African Nations, Over 1,100 Cases Recorded
Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the start...
Animashaun Takes Over As New CEO, Lagos Aids Control Agency
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...
Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Hold Year 2023 Cancer Awareness Campaign
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 8 Division Chapter has held a breast cancer awareness campaign. The awareness campaign which took place yesterday 28...
Cervical Cancer: Nigeria To Vaccinate 7.7m Girls
Nigeria Tuesday introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – the largest number in a...
Researchers Discover Cure For Chronic Cold Hands, Raynaud’s Disease
Scientists have identified the cause of a chronic cold hands condition that causes misery for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The first-of-its-kind study found...
Teacher’s Mental Health Support Gives Pupil New Reason To Hope
When Cynthia Adjei* had an episode of an acute mental health condition in her junior high school in 2021, she was greeted with derision. This...
LASUTH Performs Electrophysiology Ablation Procedures
In its continuous improvement and delivery of excellent healthcare services, the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has again, aced its counterparts in the provision...
WHO Okays Cheap Vaccine Against Malaria Major Child Killer
A cheap malaria vaccine that can be produced on a massive scale has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine...
Safe Abortions Give Ghanaian Doctor Award
A Ghanaian doctor who is among this year’s winners of the Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize”, says she hopes it’ll...