Mr. Oluyemisi Adeaga, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has made a compelling plea for the country to seek local funding sources to support humanitarian initiatives. Adeaga’s remarks came during the official induction ceremony of Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, who has been appointed […]
Health Matters
On Thursday, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) held an induction ceremony for 15 newly qualified medical doctors from Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO). This event marked the second phase of the 19th induction and oath-taking exercise for the 2024/2025 academic session, adding to the 51 graduates who were […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a concerning report indicating that breast cancer cases are expected to rise by 38% globally by 2050. The findings, published in *Nature Medicine* on Monday, come from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized branch of WHO, which also predicts […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to fruit dealers and sellers regarding the use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits, highlighting the serious health risks associated with this practice. The warning was delivered by NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto State, Mr. […]
Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okebholo has been urged to engage in collaborative efforts with federal government tertiary health institutions within the state to significantly improve healthcare delivery. This partnership aims to share resources, expertise, and knowledge, addressing existing deficiencies in the state’s health system, particularly concerning workforce shortages. The […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has introduced a bill to the Edo State House of Assembly aimed at raising the retirement age for medical doctors from 60 to 70 years. This initiative seeks to address the ongoing brain drain in the healthcare sector and retain experienced professionals. The announcement was […]
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), and the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) in Edo State have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combating infectious diseases in Nigeria. The announcement was made by Mr. James Onogwu, the Public Relations Officer of FUHSO, in a statement […]
The Edo State government has confirmed a total of 13 deaths linked to a Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, provided this update during a press briefing on Sunday in Benin City. Since the outbreak was declared […]
In a concerted effort to raise cancer awareness and promote early detection, officials from the Edo State government organized a cancer awareness walk in Benin City on Thursday, coinciding with World Cancer Day. The event was spearheaded by Sally Suleiman, Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Sustainable Development Goals […]
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has assured the Nigerian public of the safety of Genetically Modified (GM) crops, emphasizing the implementation of a comprehensive Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) framework. In a statement released on Thursday, Dr. Agnes Asagbra, a representative of the agency, spoke following a stakeholder meeting focused on […]