Breast Cancer: FGGC Old Girls, Silver Cross synergize to create awareness
….urge Nigerians on early detection ….as cancer survivors share experiences By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS non-communicable diseases increase, the Federal Government Girls College, FGGC, Benin City Old Girls Association, Abuja Chapter, synergized with Silver Cross Healthcare and Diagnostics, weekend, to lead a high-level awareness creation on breast cancer prevention and treatment. The two organisations […]
Breast cancer: Abuja family in race against time
For Gladys Nkechi Okere, 40, the difference between living and dying is measured not in hope, but in raising N5 million for a life preserving procedure against aggressive breast cancer.
Lagos pharmacists urge urgent reform to drug access, health insurance
Pharmacists in Lagos have urged the state and federal governments to urgently overhaul Nigeria’s drug distribution system, integrate pharmacy services into health insurance schemes, and give pharmacists their due recognition within the healthcare system.
Experts warn against rising exploitation in IVF
Stigma, myths, and rising cases of exploitation in assisted reproductive technology took centre stage as the Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) hosted its 15th International Conference in Lagos, opening its doors to over 500 patients struggling with infertility.
FGM ruined our relationships, sexual lives, survivors speak out
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most traumatic cultural practices endured by women and girls in Nigeria. Survivors, cutters, and advocates relayed their deeply personal experiences, exposing the pain, regrets, and lifelong scars left behind.
Malaria: FG to deploy new intervention for children in Southern Nigeria
The federal government has announced plans to introduce a new malaria prevention strategy for children under five in southern Nigeria, following encouraging outcomes from recent field studies.
