Health

Gombe Specialist Hospital obtains accreditation for postgraduate training in Obstetrics, Gynecology, others The West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria have accredited the Specialist…

POSON seeks training for Oncologists on psychosocial care for cancer victims The Psycho-Oncology Society of Nigeria (POSON), has urged hospitals to invest in the training of oncologists to provide effective psycho-social care for cancer…

Blood transfusion: Donors, recipients protected by law-Commission The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) says all blood receivers, irrespective of age and religious beliefs, are protected by the law, as it is meant to save lives…

Avoid shortcut to success, D-G advices youth corps members The Director-General (D-G), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Fadah has advised youth corps members to be patient, and hardworking, and to 5xravoid shortcuts…

Council tasks medical labs on quality service Dr Tosan Erhabor, Registrar, Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria (MLCN) on Tuesday called on medical laboratories in the country to always adhere to professional standards in the discharge of…

Albinism group appeals for skin cancer intervention programme The National President of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Mr Jake Epelle, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments for a skin cancer intervention programme…

Under-age marriage major cause of fistula in women_Group  Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an NGO, says underage marriage is one of the greatest causes of fistula in women and girls. Ms May Ikokwu, the group’s Chief Executive…

Nutritionist advises regular intake of tea to reduce risk of chronic diseases A nutritionist, Ms Uju Onuorah, says regular intake of teas may help to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria…

FMC Lokoja conversion: Team inspects facilities A team from the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Thursday visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, for facility inspection and preparation for conversion of the hospital to the…

NAF free medical outreach excites Kaduna residents The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday extended free medical services to some 5000 residents of Kaduna, as part of activities to commemorate its 58th anniversary. The free medical…