Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician and Public Health Specialist, says societal expectations continue to complicate the layered health challenges men face across physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions. Adewumi made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, in commemoration of Father’s Day. NAN reports…
As Nigeria grapples with the highest rate of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) globally, researchers and health leaders have stressed that prevention—especially through informed partner selection—remains the most cost-effective and impactful way to curb the disease’s prevalence. This message was at the forefront of discussions during a recent public lecture organised by Yakubu Gowon University’s Centre…
In a move to enhance the safety and well-being of pilgrims, the Saudi Ministry of Health has introduced detailed guidance to manage common health issues that may arise during or after Hajj. The multilingual guidance – published in eight languages – includes recommendations for preventing slips and falls, the proper use of footwear, and managing…
The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) has developed an inventory system called PLASUPPLY to enhance the efficiency of its operations. Mr Kim Bot, Executive Secretary (ES) of the agency, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos. Bot, who is a pharmacist,…
A report by the World Health Organisation says 20 million Nigerians, representing 20 per cent of the country’s population, live with mental health conditions. Dr Azubike Aliche, the Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), said this at a mental health GAP Action training programme organised by the institute, in…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Tuesday that the government will not grant licenses for any investment in the production of electronic cigarettes in the country. He made the statement during a meeting with Barros Miguel, president of the Association of Tobacco Industry in Cambodia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. “Samdech Thipadei…
The Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors (GMLD), Lagos State Branch, has called on health practitioners to embrace digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improved healthcare delivery. The GMLD Chairman, Mr Adekoya Julius, made the call at the 2025 Annual Scientific Conference of the Association on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Gov Alex Otti of Abia has approved a new salary scale for Abia health workers, known as Abia State Health Workers Salary Scale (ASHWOSS), with effect from May 1. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Health Commissioner, Prof Ogbonnaya Uche on Wednesday in Umuahia. According to Uche, the new Abia salary…
The Federal Government has underlined the need for stronger collaboration among researchers, health professionals, and policymakers to advance Nigeria’s health sector. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, highlighted that continuous innovation and equity are central to the ministry’s agenda. Salako made the remarks at a three-day national conference in…
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged African governments, to prioritise health security, with the same urgency as national defence. Adesina, who said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, also called for a more equitable global financial system, that supported the continent’s development needs. He emphasised the need to…
