HEALTH

NIDCOM commends Sakinah Medical outreach on upcoming Medical Mission in Abuja

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2025

Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended Sakinah Medical Outreach (SMO) on its upcoming medical mission, aimed at providing free medical care to underserved Nigerians. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the commission, Abdur-Rahman

HEALTH

Bridging the Cancer prevention, diagnosis and care gaps in Lesotho

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2025

In a country where cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care have historically been limited, the personal journeys of survivors like Maatang Chaka and Joalane Tsupaneare beacons of hope and resilience. Tebo, a 49-year-old mother from Maseru District, and Joalane, a 19-year-old leukemia survivor, represent the strength and determination of many cancer patients in Lesotho.

HEALTH

Tinubu approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres nationwide

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to cater to the medical needs of inmates in correctional centres across the country. A statement on Thursday by Babatunde Alao, the spokesman of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the approval for the employment of 50 doctors and 100 […]

HEALTH

Professor Pate and Brekete Radio

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2025

By Salisu Na’inna DambattaA trial against one of the foremost Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria on the Brekete radio programme led by Ordinary President, Ahmed Isah, seems to be demarketing the status of Nigeria as a choice destination for healthcare tourism. The trial seeks to tar the disclosure by the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, […]

HEALTH

Tackling twin peaks of malaria and malnutrition in Kano, northwest Nigeria

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2025

(A statement by MSF) Zuwaira Muhammad, 26, sits on a hospital bed at the Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre (ITFC) at the Unguwa Uku Primary Healthcare Centre in Kano, northwest Nigeria. Here, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) offers critical treatment to children suffering from malnutrition. By her sides, lie her 10-month-old twins—Safwan, a boy, sleeping peacefully on

EDUCATION HEALTH

Why UMTH is Nigeria’s leading healthcare institution.

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2025

By: Dr. James Bwala UMTH’s medical professionals and medical breakthroughs in Nigeria Medical institutions around the country should continue to prioritize infrastructure development. UMTH’s commitment to staff training and development was critical to its growth. The hospital invested heavily in ongoing professional development programs, ensuring that its