Dr Fred Aboagye-Antwi, a Senior Lecturer in Medical Entomology and Parasitology at the University of Ghana, says the country needs to invest in developing effective tools in the control of malaria and other mosquito-borne infections to save lives and…
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Brain Tumour patient appeals for support for medical treatment
Madam Felicia Setuagbe, the mother of a brain tumour patient, is appealing for financial support to pay for her son’s medical bills and feeding.
Madam Setuagbe, who is also a widow, said she stopped treatment for her son, Moses Narh, due to lack of …
Read MoreAfrican governments must tackle barriers impeding breast cancer fight
Abesim: International researchers, health professionals, and experts have called on Africa governments to tackle socio-cultural barriers impeding the fight against breast and other cancers on the continent.
Those barriers, including cultural and trad…
Read MoreHPV vaccination must be free to save lives- Health Consultant
Ms. Jennifer Nelson, a Preventive and Occupational Health Management Consultant has called on the government to make the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination free to save the lives of women.
She explained that HPV, which was a common sexually tran…
Read MoreeHealth Africa, NPHCDA Introduces Digital Innovation to Boost Polio Vaccination
A Non governmental organization, ehealth Africa in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has piloted a new digital innovation named Planfeld, to ensure accurate and effective planning of polio vaccination and …
Read MoreMonkeypox: Doctors caution against consumption of undercooked bush meat
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH) has warned against consumption of undercooked bush meat to avoid the deadly M-pox virus.
The President of ARD-UITH, Dr Yusuf Muhammed, said in Ilorin on Monday, t…
Read MoreNGO sensitises 100 women on Gender Based Violence
A Zamfara-based NGO, Ta’awanul Khairiyya-Voice of Women and Child Initiative, has sensitised 100 women in the state on Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues and women participation in leadership.
Speaking at the event on Monday, the State Coordinator o…
Read MoreKDSG to implement Disability Act to mainstream PWDs
The Kaduna State Government says it will soon commence implementation of the Disability Act to strengthen equality and mainstream persons with disabilities.
Alhaji Zubairu Muktar, Special Adviser to Gov. Uba Sani on NGO matters, said that the act wo…
Read MoreAnambra Association Seeks Better Healthcare for Women with Disabilities
The Association of Anambra State Women with Disabilities (AASWOWD), an umbrella body of various women with disabilities, has advocated for improved healthcare service delivery to people with disabilities (PWDs).
The State Chairperson of AASWOWD, Comra…
Read MoreKwara NDLEA Proposes Mandatory Drug Tests for University Admissions
The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has proposed that universities should require newly admitted students to undergo mandatory drug tests as part of their admission proce…
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