EU launches immunization in 24 Nigerian states

The European Union (EU) under the EU-Sign in collaboration with the Nigerian Federal Government has launched a seven years project, which aimed to strengthen immunization governance at 24 states.

Breastfeeding Week: Healthcare philanthropist, Toyin Saraki takes pictures with mothers

Toyin Ojora-Saraki is a healthcare philanthropist and the Founder-President of Wellbeing Foundation Africa.

Nigeria, 57 others in deficit of healthcare workers

In order to check the shortfall in the nation's health sector, the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State, has so far trained over 250 community health workers, the Chief Medical Director of the health institution, Professor Etete Peters, has said.

Social Health: Michelle Obama tells Americans to vote Hillary Clinton because she will protect their kids

             

Michelle Obama, a mother and the first black first lady in American history, gave a 15-minute address to the Democratic national convention that drew cheers and left some delegates openly weeping.

Tanzania bans fathers-to-be from witnessing childbirth

Tanzania’s Ministry of Health has banned fathers-to-be from entering into labour wards to witness the birth of their own children.

Less than 5% of Nigerians have health insurance

The president of  Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN), Dr. Adenike Olaniba, advised the Federal Government against poor health financing as it may affect the planned Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC).

Japanese firm partners Nigerian hospitals to boost healthcare

Nigeria is set to witness a boom in its health care delivery services as a Japanese company, Nijap-Fuji Nigeria Limited, partners with hospitals across the country in the supply of high- tech medical diagnostic equipment.

Nigeria: Jankasa, Kaduna - How pregnant women die because of no health facility

Residents of Jankasa community, a village in Kaduna have decried absence of health facility in their community, saying they travel 15-20km to get access.