Sequel to the recent re-emergence of the Lassa fever disease in Rivers State, the Rivers State Government, say it is partnering with the World Health Organisation...
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that about 150,000 women of reproductive age are affected with Obstetric Fistula with an estimated 12,000 new fistula...
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, last Monday, said surveillance and early identification of HIV drug resistance which necessitated prompt intervention, is required to prevent...
In the bid to ensure an uninterrupted medical service delivery in Rivers State, the State governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike has set up a committee to look...
A Rivers State-based Non-Governmental Organization, Nursing World Nigeria, has called for more attention to the less privileged in the society. Chief Executive Officer of the association,...
The Manager, HIV Control Programme, Rivers State, Dr Golden Owhonda, has identified injection drug users, homosexuals, health workers especially dentists and surgeons, people with frequent dialysis...
A group, Doctors on Call, has organised a five-day sensitisation exercise for 100 community health workers in Malammadori Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Team...
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration is committed to putting the health of Nigerians as a top priority with a more focus on the...
A gynaecologist, Dr Nathaniel Adewole, says radiation exposure at early stage of pregnancy as well as intake of antibiotics could cause congenital malformation in babies. He...
Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr (Mrs) Linda Ayade has urged women to get a mammogram screening often in order to know their breast...