Sightsavers Backs Gender Equality As Female Doctor Leads Hydrocele Surgery

By Justina Auta Dr Linda Nwodo has emerged as the first woman trained by Sightsavers, an NGO, to perform hydrocele surgery in Nigeria. This marks progress...

Nigeria To Champion Africa’s Voice On Women’s Right At CSW70

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Nigeria To Champion Africa’s Voice On Women’s Right At CSW70

By Justina Auta The Federal Government says Nigeria will lead efforts to strengthen Africa’s voice on gender equality and women’s rights at the upcoming 70th Session...

UN Urges Nigeria To Move From Policy To Action

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UN Urges Nigeria To Move From Policy To Action

By Justina Auta UN Women has urged the Nigerian government to move beyond policy commitments toward tangible actions that protect women’s rights, deliver justice for Gender-Based...

NCDC alerts Nigerians to rising meningitis risk as dry season peaks

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NCDC alerts Nigerians to rising meningitis risk as dry season peaks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted Nigerians to an increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) as the country moves through the...

Stakeholders Seek Stronger Action On Disability Inclusion

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Stakeholders Seek Stronger Action On Disability Inclusion

By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called for stronger implementation strategies and accountability mechanisms to advance disability-inclusive economic empowerment nationwide. The call was made at a...

NPC Chairman Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Backing For Birth Registration, Census

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NPC Chairman Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Backing For Birth Registration, Census

The Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), Mr Aminu Yusuf, has appealed to traditional rulers in Imo to support efforts toward effective birth and death registration and...

ICRC, ECOWAS Strengthen Civilian Protection Policy

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ICRC, ECOWAS Strengthen Civilian Protection Policy

‎‎By Franca Ofili The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral, and independent humanitarian organisation, is dedicated to protecting the lives and dignity...

Early Puberty In Girls: A Growing Concern

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Early Puberty In Girls: A Growing Concern

By Folasade Akpan Seven-year-old Oluchi Okechukwu had always believed that blood on her body could only mean she had fallen or scraped her knee. However, on...

Minister Commends Ekele’s Mentorship, Contributions To Medical Profession

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Minister Commends Ekele’s Mentorship, Contributions To Medical Profession

By Uche Bibilari The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Sununu, has commended the former Chief Medical Director (CMD), UATH, Prof. Bissallah...

Panel suspends Euracare MD, two doctors over Chimamanda’s son’s death

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Panel suspends Euracare MD, two doctors over Chimamanda’s son’s death

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, alongside two other doctors over medical negligence....