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Funding, equipment greatest challenge to kidney treatment

Funding, equipment greatest challenge to kidney treatment

A kidney specialist and transplant nephrologist at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Umuahia, Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu, has identified increasing financial requirement, equipment and absence of qualified medical personnel to be among the greatest challenges to…

‘Over 90% Nigerians lack access to mental health care’

‘Over 90% Nigerians lack access to mental health care’

…as expert laments lack of regulatory framework On November 28, 2022, the National Assembly passed the National Mental Health Bill 2021 and forwarded it to President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration and assent. The proposed legislation…

Why stomach ulcers persist among Nigerians, by Smith

Why stomach ulcers persist among Nigerians, by Smith

…says H. pylori infection neglected in Africa, infects 51% of global population Despite the long neglect of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Africa, founding President of the African Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group (AHMSG), Prof…

AJI-NO-MOTO reduces salt consumption, promotes healthy living – Experts

AJI-NO-MOTO reduces salt consumption, promotes healthy living – Experts

Food experts and management of Ajinomoto Foods Nigeria Limited have said the use of AJI-NO-MOTO food season promotes healthy living by enhancing the flavour of food and reducing excessive salt consumption. They stated that AJI-NO-MOTO…

Breast cancer patient seeks N2m for treatment as tumour spreads

Breast cancer patient seeks N2m for treatment as tumour spreads

A 27-year-old mother of one, Busayo Ekundayo that has been diagnosed with breast cancer, has said she urgently needs the sum of N2 million to resume treatment as the cancer has spread to her spinal…

‘NHIA Act key to actualise universal health’

‘NHIA Act key to actualise universal health’

Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship and this covers the full continuum…

Kwara commissions N350m health facility in Offa

Kwara commissions N350m health facility in Offa

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for a robust public-private partnership on health matters in the country in order to deepen efficient healthcare service delivery for the citizenry, noting that it is capital intensive…

May & Baker: Vaccine production facility under Biovaccines set for 2023

May & Baker: Vaccine production facility under Biovaccines set for 2023

Against the background of ensuring medicine security, May & Baker has said that the groundbreaking ceremony for vaccine production facility in the country will happen before the second quarter of 2023. The Managing Director of…

ANPMP seeks support for members that suffered losses from flood

ANPMP seeks support for members that suffered losses from flood

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has called on the Federal Government to show mercy and support for the members of its association that lost their hospitals or homes due to the recent…

EKOSHA expands insurance coverage for vulnerable residents

EKOSHA expands insurance coverage for vulnerable residents

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has announced the roll-out of its resource mobilisation arm, Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA), aimed at expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare for vulnerable residents of the…