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. […]
Health Matters
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 […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed Ohimere Oseh Ohisikhian as the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. His confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the report from the House Committee on Rules and Business regarding his screening exercise. During the confirmation process, […]
Dr. Ayuba Mugana, an endocrinologist at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, has urged diabetes patients to increase their intake of white fish to strengthen immunity and promote a healthier lifestyle. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Dr. Mugana emphasized the nutritional benefits […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has established the AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM) Technical Working Group (TWG) as part of a strategic initiative to bolster the nation’s response to these critical health challenges. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made the announcement on Friday […]