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HEALTH10h agoWHO warns immunisation gaps leave Nigerian children vulnerable to diseaseMr Ursu said Nigeria continued to face challenges in containing vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus, despite support from international partners. The post WHO warns immunisation gaps leave Nigerian children vulnerable to disease appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH20h agoAMR: Nigeria admits gaps in tracking drug-resistant infectionsMr Pate said Nigeria had evidence of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, but surveillance gaps made it hard to produce accurate national estimates. The post AMR: Nigeria admits gaps in tracking drug-resistant infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH23h ago3.9m Nigerian children malnourished -Expertssunnewsonline · nigeria
HEALTH1d agoNigeria records 268 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate rises to 23.6% – NCDCThe figures highlight the continued burden of the disease despite a sharp decline in newly confirmed infections in the latest reporting week The post Nigeria records 268 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate rises to 23.6% – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH2d agoVanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh…Charges FG to enforce 2021 Act, expand services By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s neglect of mental health is threatening social stability, weakening public trust and deepening despair among young people struggling with insecurity, and diminishing their confidence in the future, Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, a leading psychiatrist, has warned. Sheikh, a professor of psychiatry and psychopharmacology, […] The post Vanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoHow Egyptian femtech is tackling taboos around women's healthCultural taboos and a lack of understanding can be a barrier for women to access healthcare in Egypt, alongside the cost of treatment. But the country's budding femtech sector is creating new pathways to help and information.RFI [en]
HEALTH2d agoVanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – SheikhHe described mental health as one of the most neglected areas of healthcare, particularly in Africa and Nigeria, where inadequate investment has constrained access to services, especially community-based care. The post Vanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d ago1 in 6 Nigerian youths faces mental health challenge, experts warn… As YEDI, Grassroot Soccer take mental health awareness to Mushin communityBy Chioma Obinna Concerned by the growing burden of mental health challenges among young people and widespread misconceptions surrounding the condition, health experts have called for early help-seeking, community-based interventions and stronger collaboration between health professionals, families and religious institutions.They spoke during a community […] The post 1 in 6 Nigerian youths faces mental health challenge, experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoMalnutrition: Nigerian governors to establish national nutrition intervention fundHe said governors of the 36 states of the federation had resolved to declare war on hunger by launching a nationwide nutrition emergency. The post Malnutrition: Nigerian governors to establish national nutrition intervention fund appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH4d agoMental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMAThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoNigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoSocial media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoNigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH4d agoMental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutinyNigeria’s response to mental health challenges facing its youth comes under fresh scrutiny today at the the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoMental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny…..As Vanguard summit holds today By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s response to the mental health challenges facing its young people comes under fresh scrutiny today as policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media and other stakeholders converge in Lagos for the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit holding at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, […] The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH6d agoMental health experts demand urgent action on Nigeria’s youth crisisVanguard Nigeria
HEALTH6d agoVanguard’s mental health advocacy deserves recognition, says APN President, NyamaliAs the 4th Mental Health Summit organised by Vanguard Newspapers holds on Friday, a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Veronica Nyamali and President, Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria has commended Vanguard Media Limited for its sustained commitment to mental health advocacy, public enlightenment and responsible reporting of the issues in Nigeria. The post Vanguard’s mental health advocacy deserves recognition, says APN President, Nyamali appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria