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The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, will headline the Dialogue in a fireside discussion focused on Nigeria’s...

According to WHO, AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.

The strike, which took effect from 1 November, marks an escalation of the dispute between resident doctors and the government...

Self-medication is a common practice in this part of the world, largely because people have free access to medications over...

PREMIUM TIMES' visit to hospitals in Abuja and Lagos this week revealed near-empty wards and frustrated patients returning home without...

The NMA said the new salary structure, which will be effective by November, has restored hope and dignity to the...

Among younger people, the condition is known as young-onset or early-onset dementia.

In Nigeria, it is estimated that the annual incidence is 22.1 - 49.8 new cases per 100,000 people, with it...

WHO notes that social and environmental conditions also play a critical role in shaping mental health outcomes

In September, PREMIUM TIMES published an investigative piece on how pregnant women, babies die due to poorly equipped PHCs in...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies Buruli ulcer as one of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affecting more than 120...

Mr Alabi divided the methods of contraceptives for men into three. That is, the withdrawal method, the barrier method, and...

The United States is cutting billions in foreign aid. In Nigeria, pregnant women and others now face higher risks from...

From a medical standpoint, surrogacy is a process in which another woman carries a pregnancy for someone unable to do...

According to NCS, only about 10 per cent of Nigerians living with the condition are currently receiving treatment for the...

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where uterine-like tissue grows outside the womb, causing persistent pain and, in some cases, fertility...

The stakeholder dialogue is jointly organised by the dRPC, Muslim Opinion Leaders for the Prevention of GBV in Northern Nigeria,...

Poor healthcare services in the communities hamper the pursuit of SDG 3 and universal health coverage.

In August, the country’s leading DNA testing centre, Smart DNA Nigeria, released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, revealing that...

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 14 million women experience PPH annually, resulting in about 70,000 maternal deaths...

Pregnancy rhinitis is a common but under-recognised ailment, affecting about 20 to 30 per cent of women globally.

Nigeria's health financing dialogue revealed both opportunities and persistent gaps that must be bridged to strengthen the country's health system.

The most common side effects include: tooth sensitivity, gum irritation and uneven whitening

Our expert urges government to conduct more screening in the population and ensure that people get their blood pressure checked...

Among the many myths, the link between masturbation and prostate cancer has attracted the most debate