FEATURES HEALTH

Sex Hawkers: Over 73,000 Young Women in Imo State Confirmed HIV-Positive — FMC Raises Alarm

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2025

By Noel chiagorom A disturbing public health alert has emerged from the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owerri, revealing that over 73,000 young women in Imo State have tested positive for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The report attributes a significant portion of this figure to

EDUCATION HEALTH

Education Minister Applauds Abiodun’s Donation of Take-Off Site for Federal University of Health Sciences, Abeokuta

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2025

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has described the donation of the Model College, Onijaganjagan, as the temporary take-off site for the newly established Federal University of Health Sciences, Abeokuta by Governor Dapo Abiodun as a timely and strategic intervention that will eliminate infrastructural delays and fast-track the launch of the university’s

HEALTH

Zulum begins 100-bed hospital, market complex in Dikwa

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2025

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has commenced the construction of a new 100-bed capacity general hospital and a market complex in Dikwa. Zulum assessed the proposed project site on Thursday and directed that work should begin immediately. The new hospital will include features such as modern medical equipment and specialised units to address the […]

HEALTH

More resources – not fewer – are needed to combat malnutrition in northern Nigeria

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2025

By Dr. Simba TirimaMSF’s outgoing country representative in Nigeria, Dr Simba Tirima, reflects on how the disruption of aid will impact the long-term response to combating malnutrition, maternal mortality, and infectious diseases.For the last (almost) eight years, I have had the privilege of calling Nigeria home. First as a deputy head of mission and now […]

HEALTH

FG warns Nigerians against excess salt intake after Oyakhilome’s viral video

Daily Dispatch May 8, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a public health advisory warning Nigerians against excessive consumption of salt following a viral video by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Loveworld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy. In the video, which has stirred widespread reactions on social media, Oyakhilome urged members of his

HEALTH

Pharmaceutical company for diabetes, hypertension treatment set to launch in Ogun

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2025

A pharmaceutical company that specializes in the production of medication kits used for the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and heart-related diseases is set for commissioning in Ogun State this weekend. The Chief Executive Officer of Codix Bio Pharmaceutical Company, Mr. Sammy Ogunjimi, disclosed this during a courtesy call on Governor Dapo Abiodun in his office […]