Health

The World Health Organization has revealed that global efforts have achieved more than 99.9 per cent decrease in polio cases since 1988. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, who disclosed this known in a message to mark the World Polio Day, noted that 20 million children have been spared from disability. Moeti highlighted the global efforts toward a polio-free world, and to honor the unwavering commitment of those on […]

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has blamed the increasing maternal and infant mortality in the country on the brain drain in the health sector. Chairman of Ekiti State chapter of the Association, Babatunde Rosiji, made this known at a press conference marking the association’s 2022 Physicians’ Week. According to Rosiji, the menace of brain drain is gradually killing the nation’s health sector. The Chairman stressed that about 10,296 doctors now […]

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 313 illegal patent medicine shops and 33 unregistered pharmacies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Director and Head of the Enforcement Department of the Council, Stephen Esumobi, disclosed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt. Esumobi said at least 386 patent medicine shops in three local government areas were inspected. He added that the council had established structures in states for effective engagement and regulation […]

The Nigeria Medical Association has revealed that Nigeria has about 24, 000 active licensed physicians caring for over 200 million population. NMA President, Ojinmah Uche, who said this in during a policy dialogue on Nigeria’s health sector, noted that it is as a result of brain drain in the country. Uche stated that a private sector-driven healthcare system with government support and enabling environment will over time stop and may […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced a total of 10,745 suspected cases of cholera, including 256 deaths, so far in 2022. The NCDC disclosed this on its Cholera Situation weekly epidemiological report posted on its official website, on Tuesday. The report revealed that 31 States have reported suspected cholera cases in 2022. Cholera is an endemic and seasonal disease, occurring annually mostly during the rainy season and more […]

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to protect the industry against various kinds of international politics that are capable of crippling the sector. The Group Chairman Fidelis Ayebae made the call at the sixth Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo, According to him, the measure would ensure that the industry grows, noting that billions of dollars of investment within the manufacturing sector of the […]

The Federal Government has declared December 8 annually as Nigeria’s National Blood Donor Day. Acting Director General of the National Blood Service Commission, Omale Amedu, made this known while inaugurating the National Central Planning Committee in Abuja. Amedu revealed that this comes on the heels of government’s renewed commitment to ensure the availability of safe and adequate blood for Nigerians. He charged the committee to ensure all blood establishments and […]

World Sight Day is a day set aside to increase public awareness about blindness, vision impairment, vision care, and ocular issues. In commemoration of this year’s celebration, a consultant, Anyika Uzozie, speaks on the theme “Love your Eyes”. Dr. Anyika, harps on the significance and importance of World Sight Day. Also Speaking, an Optometrist, Nmachi Nkwopara, appeals to government at all level to make eye care affordable and accessible to […]

The federal government has gazetted a new pharmacy law that empowered the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, to regulate all stakeholders in the distribution chain. Chairman of the governing council of the organization, Ahmed Mora, made this known during the presentation of the gazetted Establishment Act 2022. Mora noted that the Council Bill empowered the registrar to revoke licenses and regulate all stakeholders involved in the pharmacy distribution chain. The […]