Health Specials

The controversy surrounding consumption of coke and fanta dominated the news.

NACA also warned against stigmatisation of people living with HIV/AIDS‎.

"Fruit and vegetables have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels..."

Nigeria adopted a new national health policy.

Nigerian agencies faulted a professor’s HIV cure claim.

AN official wants Health Management Organisations in Nigeria investigated for alleged corruption.

"People with HIV should be treated well, they should not be stigmatised, and they have the right to good quality...

While adopting a new health finance model, Nigerian government also appointed new head for the NPHCDA.

Efforts to stop malaria got a boost with a new vaccine passing trial.

"I cannot force Oyo or any of these states that have financial hardship to pay you(resident doctors), we can only...

It is very important for every woman to undergo regular cervical screening to detect abnormalities.

According to official statistics, 33,000 mothers die in Nigeria each year during childbirth.

"Pneumonia is now the leading cause of child deaths in Nigeria, a position previously held by malaria over the years."

The minister said the government is working towards eradicating polio in Nigeria by 2017.