The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, said about 4.95 million girls aged nine to 14 have been vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus in the first phase of the vaccination across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Pate said this on Friday in Abuja at […]
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Anambra State Lunches Technology To Eradicate Quackery In Healthcare
Anambra State Lunches Technology To Eradicate Quackery In Healthcare In a major development aimed at improving healthcare delivery, the Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has launched the State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Unit along with its advanced e-platform. This initiative is designed to facilitate […]
ANAMBRA GOVT LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY TO END QUACKERY IN HEALTH SYSTEM
In a major development aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state, the Anambra State Government in collaboration with the World Health Organization has launched the State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Unit along with its advanced e-platform. This initiative is designed to facilitate real-time registration, renewal, and regulation of […]
NAFDAC Alerts Public Of Europe’s Recall Of ‘Caro White’ From Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a public notification regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX). A statement on NAFDAC’s website, Alert on the Recall of Ivorian […]
Anambra Govt Introduces Free Hypertension Check/Treatment In Health Centers To Mark 2024 World Hypertension Day
Anambra Govt Introduces Free Hypertension Check/Treatment In Health Centers To Mark 2024 World Hypertension Day Anambra State Government has introduced free hypertension checks across Primary Healthcare Centres and General Hospitals in the State. This is in commemoration of this year’s World Hypertension Day, which comes up on 17th of May, […]
Anambra Governor’s Wife Flags Off 2024 Immunization Week, Says Active Participation Key To Reach Target.
Anambra Governor’s Wife Flags Off 2024 Immunization Week, Says Active Participation Key To Reach Target. By Daniel Ezeigwe Wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has flagged off the 2024 Immunization Week in Anambra State. The governor’s wife who flagged off the exercise in Awka, stated that the scheduled […]
19 Children Feared Killed By Measles Complications In Adamawa
19 Children Feared Killed By Measles Complications In Adamawa Adamawa State health authorities have informed that complication from measles is suspected to have killed at least 19 children in Mubi LGA of the State. Commissioner for Health, Mr. Felix Tangwami, made this known in Mubi on Saturday, stating that more […]
Drugs Price Hike Likely To Result In Reduction In Life Expectancy In Nigeria – Experts
Drugs Price Hike Likely To Result In Reduction In Life Expectancy In Nigeria – Experts Naomi blog The rising price of malaria, antibiotics, anti-diabetes, hypertension drugs and other pharmaceutical products have heightened the fears of increased mortality and reduced life expectancy among Nigerians. The danger becomes more ferocious as retail […]
Mrs Soludo Advises On Regulated Consumption Of Salt
Mrs Soludo Advises On Regulated Consumption Of Salt Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has again, advised citizens on regulated intake of salt, considering the current high mortality cases and sicknesses resulting from over-consumption of sodium-based foods. Mrs. Soludo gave the advice in Awka while addressing […]
ASHIA To Increase Fee-for-service For Surgical And Medical Procedures – Dr. Onyemaechi
ASHIA To Increase Fee-for-service For Surgical And Medical Procedures – Dr. Onyemaechi By Chisom Okafor The Managing Director (MD), Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi, has announced that in order to reflect the current cost realities, the Agency will increase the fee-for-service paid to its accredited healthcare […]