Category: Health Care

Beating non-communicable diseases to safeguard African children

Emeka Ahanonu and Ugo Alilionwu are from the same family. Following frequent hospital admissions in early childhood, they were later diagnosed with sickle cell disease.

Their family, living in a village in the eastern part of Nigeria, did as much as …

NLNG unveils twin theatre suite at Jos Teaching Hospital

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has inaugurated a twin theatre suite at the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery.

Mr Andy Odeh, the General Manager of Exte…

Health: Minister warns public against spread of conjunctivitis

By Nambu Bernadette The The Minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachie has called on the Cameroonian public to take preventive measures against conjunctivitis as the disease is currently spreading rapidly.In a press release dated October 30, the mini…

Breast cancer not demonic, seek medical help, pray – NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says breast cancer, like every other cancer, is not demonic but a medical issue that should be treated physically.The Chairman of the Cross River chapter of the association, Dr Felix Archibong, made this known in…

AMCE on track to providing world class medical care – Oramah

The Board of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja) says the project is on track to successfully accomplish its mission of providing world class medical care.The AMCE will also conduct innovative and groundbreaking research, facilitate d…