Nigeria is no stranger to vaccine controversy. Some two decades ago, health authorities in the country had to contend with the rejection of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) in many parts of the country.Rumour mill had it that the Wild Polio Vaccine (WPV) …
The wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, has urged Nigerians to disregard the misinformation that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine could cause infertility.Shinkafi-Bagudu, who is Founder of MEDICAID Cancer Foundation, made this kno…
The UNFPA has commended the Kaduna State Government for the commitment toward ending unmet needs for family planning services, curbing preventable maternal death and ending Gender-Based violence (GBV).The Head of Office, UNFPA Kaduna Sub-Office, Ms Lo…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has supported free fistula repair surgeries for 104 patients at the Vesico Vaginal Fistula Centre at Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State.Dr Elvis Evborein, the Reproductive Health Analyst, UNFP…
The development of human health is majorly dependent on nutrition.Good nutrition, alongside other healthy lifestyle habits, supports average growth, development, and ageing.It helps people maintain healthy body weight, boosts the immune system, makes p…
The Board of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja) says the project is on track to successfully accomplish its mission of providing world class medical care.The AMCE will also conduct innovative and groundbreaking research, facilitate d…
The Federal Government says it has made plans in a new policy plans for cancer survivors to be catered to adequately.The Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Dr Usman Aliyu, disclosed this in an interview wit…
The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency says it will partner Health Policy Research Group (HPRG), University of Nigeria (UN) to deliver quality healthcare in the state.The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, said t…