To tackle the rising cancer rate in the country, the Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced plans to expand the cancer care network within four regions to boost treatment. Dr. Deborah Barasa, the Cabinet Secretary for Health at the 8th Kenya International Cancer Conference in Kisumu, announced this development on Friday. The conference was hosted by the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) with the theme “Advancing Cancer Care…

The Federal Government has called for collective action to address healthcare challenges, especially women and children’s problems. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the call during a side event hosted by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) at the 65th National Council on Health (NCH) in Maiduguri on Thursday. The event, titled “ALGON Mission, Mandate, and Priority for Health 2024-2030,” focused on the…

The Health Commissioner of Borno State, Prof. Baba Mallam Gana has called for collaboration among public ministries across Nigeria with the aim of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for its citizens. Prof. Gana made this call during their 65th National Council on Health (NCH), organized by the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health. The theme for this 65th NCH was “Accelerating Pathways for…

Ladies who are diagnosed with hirsutism have excessive facial, chest, along with back hair growth. While the presence of body hair is normal for all genders, hirsutism is often associated with underlying hormonal imbalances or medical conditions. Research from International Journal of Women’s Dermatology tilted ‘Endocrine Evaluation Of Hirsutism’ revealed that hirsutism is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10% of reproductive-age women in the population. Although hirsutism affects…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday announced the uncovering of illegal alcohol packaging operators at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. The regulatory body revealed that during raiding, about 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages were seized. The information disclosed that approximately ₦2 billion worth of goods were confiscated. The anti-food agency said the seized items in the…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has issued a dismissal letter to Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSO), Otukpo, Benue State over misconduct. This decision came after Salami allegedly took illegal actions, “including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures.” The announcement of the sacked lPro-Chancellor was dated on Wednesday. According to Punch, the…

As the fight against illegal drug usage continues, the authority of Kenya and its United State (US) partners has united to fight against narcotic abuse among Kenyans. Kenya’s Delegation on Cooperation and Partnership in combating drug abuse, led by Mr. Mohamed Amin, Director of Criminal Investigations, met with Mr. George Papadopoulos, Principal Deputy Administrator of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to discuss strategies for tackling narcotics. The meeting was…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first Mpox vaccine, Lc16m8, for children to combat the increasing rate of the viral disease. The authorized drug was approved under “emergency use” and prescribed for children aged one and above. The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday acknowledged the drugs will be granted for usage. The WHO expressed, “This decision is expected to facilitate increased and timely access to vaccines in communities…

Body autonomy is a fundamental human right that has not yet found its grounding. This concept in its simple terms means that we have a right to do whatever we like with our bodies. As extreme this concept might sound, it has its pros and cons. Body autonomy is an important determinant in deciding what reproductive rights are. Reports have it that the concept of reproductive rights have been deteriorating…

Health experts and stakeholders have emphasized the importance of proper nutrition in promoting a healthy society, highlighting ignorance, not poverty, as the root cause of malnutrition. Speaking during the launch of the Nutrition Support Centre (NSC) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr. Titilayo Falade of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) stressed the economic and social toll of malnutrition, saying, “It affects health, raises medical costs, and…

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, says the state health ministry will work closely with the Federal Health Ministry to enforce a free Caesarean Section (S-C) for all expecting mothers. Dr. Filani said this development will boost maternal healthcare services in public facilities in the state as he lauded the Federal Government’s policy of free C-S. While flagging the off-refresher training of frontline health workers under the…

Nigeria has commenced the long-awaited Mpox vaccination drive on Monday, as healthcare workers and individuals with poor immune systems in hospitals receives their dose across Abuja. According to Reuter, it was acknowledged that this rollout comes over a month behind schedule. The country, Africa’s most populous, received its first batch of 10,000 vaccine doses from the United States in August. The delivery followed the World Health Organization’s renewed declaration of…