The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has engaged the Chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state to find sustainable and innovative ways to finance healthcare in the state.The Director-General of the authority,…

In a bid to ensure that children resume back to school healthy, the Orile Agege General Hospital (OAGH) in Lagos, says no fewer than 2,000 children in the community will benefit from its “Back-to- School Health Outreach”.The Medical Director of the Hos…

from JEAN KASSONGO in Kinshasa, DRC DRC Bureau KINSHASA, (CAJ News) THE outbreaks of cholera are easing in Southern and the Horn of Africa.However, the situation is worsening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where an average of over 900 …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on Nigerians to let the death of Dr Diaso Vware become a trigger for everyone to imbibe routine maintenance culture.The NMA President, Dr Uche Ojinmah, made the call in a statement on Monday.He admoni…

Some pregnant women have appealed to the Federal Government to meet the needs of the striking resident doctors so they can return to work and offer healthcare services to Nigerians.The women made the call on Saturday in Abuja at an outreach for pregnan…

The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has extolled the exemplary and leadership qualities of Mr Akinjide Adeosun as he celebrates his 55th birthday.Adeosun, a licensed pharmacist, is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …

The United Nations International Children Education Foundation (UNICEF) on Friday in Ilorin commended the Kwara Government on primary healthcare service delivery.The Chief Field Officer of UNICEF in Kaduna, Dr Ahmed Baba, gave the commendation during t…

The Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has called for joint collaboration in research and practice to reach the grassroots.The clinical scientists made the call in Lagos on Tuesday during its 18th annual co…