3+ hour, 49+ min ago   (987+ words) Zipline is seeking to deepen its role in Nigeria’s healthcare system by expanding the use of autonomous logistics to tackle persistent gaps in the distribution of medicines, vaccines, and other critical medical supplies. The company, which began operations in Nigeria…...

7+ hour, 41+ min ago   (765+ words) The Abia State Government says it has deployed a digital application, known as “CYTrack”, to identify and monitor high-risk and teenage pregnancies, as part of efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in the state. Okey Kanu, the State’s Commissioner…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago   (627+ words) The Enugu State Government has set a target of reducing medical tourism by Nigerians by as much as 40% within one year of the commencement of operations at the Enugu State International Hospital. Sam Agwu, the Chief Executive Officer of the…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago   (200+ words) The Nigerian Complementary and Alternative Medicine Students’ Association (NiCAMSA) has urged the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to regulate alternative medicine education and practice. The Association made the call in a position paper submitted to MDCN, seeking uniform…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (205+ words) …A spotlight on integrated specialist care, diagnostics, and wellness services available to individuals, families and organisations in Lagos, Nigeria As healthcare needs continue to evolve, patients are increasingly seeking more than treatment. They want care that is proactive, personalised, accessible,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (269+ words) Awele Vivien Elumelu, the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited and CEO of Avon Medical Services Limited, Avon Healthcare Limited, a Nigerian health management organisation, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to provide nutrition support, health screening and…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (436+ words) The Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board (OYSHMB) has warned members of the public against a fake online circular claiming to announce applications for internship and housemanship programmes at the board. This is as the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (393+ words) The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has secured a US$45,000 grant from the Simons Foundation to strengthen autism research capacity and foster scientific collaboration across Africa. The grant, awarded over a three-year period, will support the Simons Academy for…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (758+ words) Chidimma Gisela Ajayi, medical director of the CALM Clinic, in this interview, spoke on a number of issues ranging from the motivation to float the exclusive clinic; the patronage, opportunities in medical aesthetics, and to her training exposures. BLESSING ADIMABUA…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1290+ words) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bayelsa State Government through the state Ministry of Health and Bayelsa State Primary Health Care Board, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have commenced a tripartite collaboration to tackle malnutrition in…...