MALARIA NOW A RARE DISEASE IN LAGOS, SAYS HEALTH COMMISSIONER
By: Sefiu Ajape Malaria has become a rare disease in Lagos State, according to the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. He also urged residents...
CONDOM DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA FALLS BY 55 PERCENT- UNAIDS
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has estimated that the distribution of condoms for HIV/AIDS prevention in Nigeria has fallen by 55 per...
NIGERIAN ARMY SEIZES 108KG OF CANNABIS , ARRESTS MAJOR SUSPECT IN KOGI
HOTJIST NEWS Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have confiscated 108.8 kg of cannabis and apprehended a key trafficker along the Kabba-Obajana road connecting...
LAGOS EYES N400BN ANNUAL HEALTHCARE FUNDING THROUGH WIDER INSURANCE COVERAGE
By: Sefiu Ajape The Lagos State Government says it can unlock more than N400 billion annually for healthcare financing if at least 20 million...
FG INTRODUCES EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE , AMBULANCE SERVICES IN CROSS RIVER
HOTJIST NEWS The Federal Government has unveiled an emergency call centre and ambulance service to deliver fast and effective emergency medical care to residents of...
LAGOS GOVT LAUNCHES MAJOR HEALTH FINANCING REFORMS TO EXPAND INSURANCE COVERAGE
By: Sefiu Ajape The Lagos State Government on Tuesday launched the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP), a comprehensive framework aimed at accelerating progress toward Universal...
DAMES HUB CONDUCTS FREE MEDICAL, MENOPAUSE OUTREACH FOR WOMEN IN ABEOKUTA TO MARK ALAKE’S 20TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
Abeokuta — Sefiu Ajape The Dames Hub Wellness Initiative has provided free medical care and menopause sensitization for women in Abeokuta during a special outreach...
DOCTORS IN ENGLAND LAUNCH STRIKE OVER SALARIES AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
Thousands of physicians in England initiated a five-day strike regarding compensation and training positions on Friday, marking the 13th departure by medical professionals since March...
GROUP RAISES CONCERN, CALLS FOR ACTION ON RISING PROSTRATE CANCER IN BLACK MEN
HOTJIST NEWS In order to address the growing number of prostate cancer cases worldwide, the Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity Consortium for Black Men has called for a united front. The appeal was made during Wednesday's "United Against Prostate Cancer" one-day Prostate Cancer Summit in Lokoja. The summit, which was organized in collaboration with the Urology Unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, coincided with the global Men's Health Awareness Month, according to Dr. Ayodeji Ogunmola, a consultant urologist and ICCARE Lokoja representative. "The summit would give men a secure place to talk about their experiences, dispel stigmas, ask questions, and get knowledge from professionals," Ogunmola stated. "We are not just talking about awareness in the abstract; we are developing a community, right here in Lokoja," he said, praising the bravery of men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Facing uncertainty requires fortitude, and seeking connection while battling prostate cancer requires even more strength. Ogunmola emphasized the value of routine examinations and cautioned that the increased number of black men developing prostate cancer was a result of inadequate screenings. FTHL's Acting Chief Medical Director, Dr. Ojochide Ebune, praised the organizers for tackling a problem that impacts human dignity. “Men should take advantage of the summit’s resources, including talks by expert doctors and healthcare...
DAMES HUB HOSTS WELLNESS, MENOPAUSE OUTREACH TO HONOUR ALAKE OF EGBA’S 20TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
By Aishat Momoh. O. In celebration of the 20th Coronation Anniversary of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, CFR, the Alake of...
