Lagos: Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communicatio…
Lagos: General Hospital Apapa (GHA), Lagos State, has reaffirmed its commitment to quality maternal and child healthcare, breastfeeding counselling, and public health education. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ime Okon, represented by Dr. Mo…
Lagos: Nutrition plays a vital role in the body, enabling it to obtain and utilise nutrients from food for energy production, growth, tissue repair, and the maintenance of normal body functions. Experts say good nutrition strengthens the immune system…
Abuja: The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers nationwide following rising incidents of harassment and assaults. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanen…
Lagos: A Paediatrician, Dr. Temitayo Ishola, has urged mothers to breastfeed babies every two hours for 30 to 45 minutes to ensure effective breastfeeding. Ishola, Head of the Paediatric Department at General Hospital, Ebute-Meta, made the call during…
Yola: UNICEF, in collaboration with the Adamawa Government, has introduced a Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy for Child Nutrition, aligning with the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week celebrations. The initiative was launched by Mr…
Yola: A Neurosurgeon at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Dr Zayum Loda’am, has urged parents to seek early diagnosis and treatment for hydrocephalus, warning that delayed intervention could cause permanent disability or death.
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Abuja: Some fathers have urged Nigerian men to provide practical and emotional support for their wives to ensure successful exclusive breastfeeding and healthier outcomes for children, emphasizing that fathers play critical roles throughout the proces…