Nigerian women suffering, unable to access affordable healthcare – Healthtracka
The Chief Executive Officer, Healthtracka, Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson has raised concerns over the state of women’s health in Nigeria, saying they…
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Feeding children salty food raises hypertension risk later in life – Nutritionists
Nutritionists have said adding excess salt to food given to children should be discouraged as their taste preferences are formed…
FG takes one Health Approach in readiness for Potential pandemic
Victoria Mgbanwa The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has said that One Health Approach will…
Pharmacists urge Tinubu to nullify minister’s ban on syringes, needles importation
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria have urged President Bola Tinubu, to nullify the ban on the importation of…
‘Children suffering from malnutrition may have low IQ’
A Consultant Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Professor Edamisan Temiye, says children not fed…
High cost of care pushing Nigerians deeper into poverty – Health minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate has raised concerns over the high cost of healthcare…
We need adequate nutrition data in Nigeria – FG
Esther Salifu The Federal government has reteirated the need for adequate nutrition data to tackle malnutrition challenges in the country.…
FG launches National Food Consumption and MicroNutrient Survey Report
Bukola Afeni The Federal Government has launched the National Food Consumption And MicroNutrient Survey Report Launch in Abuja. Speaking during…
Expert seeks Government Support for Dialysis Patients
Bukola Afeni The Chief Medical Director of Caroline Medical Center, Dr. Elijah Miner has called on government to support dialysis…
FG calls for collaborative effort to end malnutrition in Nigeria
Bukola Afeni The Federal Government has called for collaborative effort to end malnutrition in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry…