Health Reporters

By Asma’u Ahmad The Sokoto State Government has advocated voluntary premarital counselling and screening for Sickle Cell disease, HIV, and Hepatitis. The state Ministry of Health has also advised all intending couples inthe state to undergo counselling, screening and testing ...

By Asma’u Ahmad The Anambra State Government on Monday confirmed that a nursing student was killed by Lassa fever, while 65 others were being monitored. Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, Dr Emmanuel Okafor, told newsmen ...

By Asma’u Ahmad The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concern over the reluctance of some Nigeria exporters to have their products certified by the agency before exporting same to European countries. NAFDAC spokesperson, Dr ...

 Asma’u Ahmad A Consultant Dermatologist with University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Dr Eshan Henshaw, said most skin disorders on humans were largely caused by bleaching and skin toning creams used on the body. Dr Henshaw, who is the Chairperson of ...

By Asma’u Ahmad The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday said it was committed to promoting resilient health system that assured access to basic healthcare services in a sustainable manner in the country. Director-General of NGF Secretariat, Mr Asishana Okauru, ...

By Asma’u Ahmad The Niger state Government says it will partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as part of its measure to transform its health sector. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Mustapha Jibril, made this known when he ...

By Asma’u Ahmad The State Coordinator of the Adamawa State HIV/AIDS Control Agency, Dr Steven John, said the agency will embark on a house-to-house visit in order to identify and confirm TB and HIV positive cases for quick treatment. Dr ...

By Haruna Gimba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education and State Universal Basic Education Boards in Bauchi, Niger, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states has on Friday launch the Girls for Girls (G4G) ...

By Mary Jalingo The Executive Director of the Niger State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NSPHCDA) Dr Yahaya Nau’zo, said that the state government would explore all the components of Citizens – Led Accountability (CLA) to maximize results especially in the ...

By Haruna Gimba Nigeria’s Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has on Monday signed the 2017 appropriation bill into law. Professor Osinbajo signed the budget at about 4:40 p.m. inside his conference room in the presence of the Chief of Staff ...