By Ojoma Akor The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the government and other stakeholders to increase efforts to reverse medical tourism in Nigeria and across Africa. President of the association, Prof Bala Audu, made the call yesterday during the association’s healthcare and medical expo in Abuja. The theme of this year’s expo was ‘Reversing…
By Ojoma Akor The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s remarkable progress in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, according to the institute’s Director, Program Coordinating Unit, Dr. Oche Yusuf. While citing the intervention as one of the most impactful in the country’s HIV response under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for…
By Ojoma Akor Experts have said that teachers are crucial in providing comprehensive sexuality education for young people. They stated this during a SHE & Rights session themed ‘It is time for accountability and action after UNGA High Level Meeting around Beijing +30’. It was held ahead of the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP…
By Ojoma Akor Merck Foundation and African first ladies have announced their unified commitment to strengthening healthcare capacity, breaking the stigma around infertility, and supporting the education of girls in Africa. These pledges were made during the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, held virtually and in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was held in…
