Category: Health
WHO prequalifies the first self-test for hepatitis C virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing ... Read More
Fear As Nigeria Record 75,000 New HIV Infections
Eric Adah The Director General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Temitope Ilori, said 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 ... Read More
FG Approves N25,000 Allowance for Doctors
In the wake of the ongoing indefinite strike embarked on by the National Association of Resident Doctors, the Federal Government has approved the payment of ... Read More
DECREASING CAPACITY OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN MANAGING EMERGENCY CASES: RESIDENTS LAMENT
Jimmie Adzande Makurdi The declining state of hospitals to manage accident and emergency cases is taking a toll on the health of Nigerians. In Makurdi ... Read More
BSUTH-trained specialist Doctors Emerge Best in Nigeria.
A Statement according to Deputy/Head, Public Relations, Hough Cephas revealed that ,Doctors trained at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) Makurdi have emerged as ... Read More
BIPC MD TASKS BENUE PEOPLE ON EXERCISE AS A RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE.
©BIPC Media The Managing Director, Benue Investment and Property Company Ltd, Barr Alex Ter Adum, PhD leading staff in a health walk. The Managing Director, ... Read More
APIN TAKES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION TO SEX WORKERS
BY PROSPER OKOYE - In the spirit of celebrating the immense importance of women to the world, the Non-governmental organization, Aids Prevention In Nigeria (APIN), ... Read More
Provision of dividends of democracy not partisan – Buhari
By Prosper Okoye - Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the provision of dividends of democracy in his government to Nigerians will not ... Read More
Benue State COVID-19 Vaccination Statistic hits Over 98,000
Doctor drawing up Covid-19 vaccine from glass phial bottle and filling syringe injection for vaccination. By Prosper Okoye - Recent data from the Benue State ... Read More
ACHABO ASSURES GENERAL HOSPITAL NAKA OF SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
By Damian Desmond Igbasue Attah - Special Adviser to the Governor, Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ken Achabo today paid a ... Read More