Following the spread of the diphtheria outbreak in Edo State, the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and the Delta State Government have supplied vaccines to the state. DAILY POST recalls that two persons died last week from the disease Read more…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for more investment in training of nurses by governments. Peter Obi said with experts warning on the rising scarcity of nurses more investment should be made by federal and Read more…
The Federal government has sought private sector support to the tune of ₦39 billion to help in its effort in the fight against Tuberculosis. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said this in Lagos, at the Read more…
The federal government has said it was committed to ensuring all Nigerian children are fully immunized and ensuring no child lacks access to immunization. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, said this on Monday at the Read more…
The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit Read more…
The federal government on Thursday said corruption has been affecting efforts made to ensure efficient primary healthcare delivery in the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate said this on Thursday, in an opening address at Read more…
Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Traditional treatments often include medications like benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which can have various side effects and may not be effective for everyone. In Read more…
The federal government has sought collaboration of local government leaders for efficient delivery of primary healthcare across the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said the federal government takes the role of local governments crucial Read more…
Doctors in Ogun State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), have embarked on an indefinite strike over salary disparity between federal and state medical workers. Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of NMA, Dr Azeem Ashimi, said Read more…
A medical doctor, Dr Iyayi Osifo, has sparked interest in a rare genetic mutation that gives some individuals resistance to HIV infection. Osifo spoke of this rare genetic mutation in a post he shared on social media on Tuesday. Highlighting Read more…