US approves first gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell disease
The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of Sickle Cell…
Category: Health
Expert urge government to reduce Japa syndrome in health sector
Grace Semudara Experts in the health sector has called on Government to reduce the exodus of medical Doctors from the…
We need to screen blood effectively- Prof Ali Pate
Yemi Obafemi The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has reminded all blood safety stakeholders that the…
We need to prioritise maternal, child health in Nigeria- Dr Salman Anas
Bukola Afeni The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Health Dr. Salma Anas said maternal and child health should…
Universal Health Coverage is critical to achieving SDGs
Bukola Afeni The World Health Organization said Universal Health Coverage is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). The health…
Private Health Facilities must operate in line with regulatory law – Dr Coker
Ogun state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, have reiterated that private health facilities must operate within the terms of…
Dr. Ikpeazu calls for thorough investigation of organ failure
Yemi Obafemi The former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, have called for thorough investigation to finds causes…
FIDA set to organize campaign against drug abuse
Yemi Obafemi Kwara State chairperson of FIDA, Gloria Okoduwa, has announced plans by the FIDA to take a campaign against…
FG confirms appointment of 200 medical personnels in FMC Abeokuta
Victoria Mgbanwa As part of measures of reducing Japa Syndrome, the Federal Government has Confirmed the appointment of…
15 doctor die in Lagos within 6 months – Medical Guild
Concerned over high rate of doctor’s death in Lagos, the Medical Guild has appealed to the Lagos State Government…