Expert seeks improved awareness of blood pressure measurement for children
A Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist, Prof. Adeola Animashaun, says awareness of blood pressure measurement among children should be increased, as some...
Health
New Anambra NMA chair vows to tackle quackery
Dr Princeston Okam, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and newly-elected Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra Chapter, has ...
US-based medical mission performs over 50 eye surgeries in Anambra
Lifted Hands Inc, a medical outreach based in U.S., has carried out successful eye surgeries on over 50 people at...
9 babies die of whooping cough outbreak in Britain
Nine infants have died since the beginning of an outbreak of whooping cough in November 2023, according to figures released...
FG, MLSCN to sanction health establishments using rapid blood test kits
The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Cholera: South-South states activate containment measures, say no outbreak yet
State governments in the South-South region have activated emergency response centres aimed at containing any eventual outbreak of cholera in...
Cholera outbreak: NCDC records 63 deaths, 2102 suspected cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it registered 63 deaths and 2102 suspected cases in the...
Experts, Stakeholders Brainstorm, Seek More Awareness From Media Towards Eradication of Tuberculosis In Nigeria
Experts, Media and Stakeholders have met in a Media roundtable on the Nigeria Tuberculosis (TB) response in Nigeria. The event...
ASHIA to collaborate with Pharmacists on improved health
By Felix Oti, Awka The Managing Director of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, ASHIA, Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, has called for...
Group wants Soludo’s govt to sustain lead on maternal and child health care
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has lauded Anambra State Government on the progress it has...
Group seeks partnership to improve delivery of ATM at PHCs, combat GBV, gender barriers, others
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Coalition of Civil Societies for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria (TB Network) has solicited for partnership...
Group partners Anambra govt on improving maternal healthcare, others
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will partner with the Government of Anambra State on improving maternal and...
Cervical Cancer: Girls tasked on HPV Vaccination
…As experts warn against sale of vaccine drugs Deboy Oti, Awka . The Executive Secretary of the Anambra state Primary...
CSOs target close to 500,000 girls for HPV vaccination in Anambra
No fewer than 476,664 girls between the ages of nine and 14 are being targeted in Anambra for Human Papillomavirus...
Herbal specialist advocates for cultivation of tea, as world celebrates Tea Day
The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Centre for Herbal Medicine and Centre for Psychic and Healing Administration (CPHA), Awka,...
Group launches app to battle mental health challenge
A group, NEXAVUE, has unveiled an application — “My Best Self App” to help build mental resilience among young people...
Water, Sanitation ministry exhorted to implement hand hygiene roadmap
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) has been called upon to implement and disseminate the National Roadmap...
Malaria: Anambra ranks 2nd lowest in Nigeria – Commissioner
The Commissioner for Health, Anambra, Dr Afam Obidike, says the state ranks second among the states with the lowest prevalence...
Biochemists say verified final main treatment for HIV/AIDS underway
The Biochemist Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BPAoN) says it has possible treatment for Human Immuno Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)...
Ministry warns on regular hand washing to eradicate NTDs
The Federal Ministry of Health on Friday in Abuja advised on the need for regular hand washing in order to...
