COVID-19: Misinformation, Threat To Response Efforts – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, misinformation still remains a bigger threat to COVID-19 response efforts in Nigeria. Speaking during a two-day annual conference of the Association of Health Journalists (ANHEJ), in Nasarawa State on Thursday, the WHO Health Emergency Information & Risk Assessment (HIM) Lead, Dr Geoffrey Namara said, effective communication is a…
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300 Health Facilities Benefits From IHVN, FG’s Partnership
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has revealed that its partnership with government across all levels has helped improved the services and care offered to people living with HIV, TB and other diseases at 300 health facilities in the country. Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, Dr. Patrick Dakum, spoke on Friday at the 5th Annual…
Read More 0 commentsCOVID-19: Partners commend Nigerian health Journalists for positive reportage
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has commended Nigerian health journalists for the invaluable work done over the years in helping people make informed decisions and positive choices that improve their health. Mulombo who spoke through the Head of Communications Unit, Ms Charity Warigon at the 5th ANHEJ…
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WHO Tasks Nigerian Media On Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has urged health journalists in Nigeria not to deter from the role of educating, mobilising and creating awareness to help halt the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO’s Communication Officer, Charity Warigon, gave the charge at the opening of a two-day annual conference organized by the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (AHNEJ) holding…
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Health Journalists Gains Recognition For Hard work
Outstanding Health journalists drawn from the various news channels were on Thursday rewarded for their hardworking in the past year, reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious President, Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) Award, is an annual ceremony which marks part of activities lined up to celebrate the Association’s yearly Confab. Marcus Fatunmole of…
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ANHEJ Member Places 3rd In ICFJ’s Global Nutrition Contest
A member of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) and health editor Daily Trust Newspapers, Ojoma Akor, has once again achieved another feat, winning third place at the end of the 2021 Global Nutrition and Food Security Reporting Contest. Kenyan journalist, Leon Lidigu won first place, while Srishti Jaswal of India clinched second position….
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Ned Nwoko Foundation Joins New Malaria Vaccine Rollout
Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation (PNNF), has joined other partners to promote the new malaria vaccine recently approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2019, six countries accounted for approximately half of all malaria deaths worldwide, with Nigeria accounting for 23 percent. Nwoko expressed the readiness of his foundation to partner with the Ministry of…
Read More 0 commentsNigeria Health Watch: Exploring Art To Safeguard Women’s Health
Nigeria Health Watch, has taken its health advocacy to another level, through its maiden edition of HealthMeets Art Gala themed; ‘Celebrating Womanhood.’ The Gala aimed at recognizing the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity, harped on the need for the Nigerian government and relevant stakeholders to reduce the rate of maternal…
Read More 0 commentsCSO’s Tasks Nigerian Govt On Family Planning, Adolescent Health Investments
In commemoration of the 2021 World Contraception Day (WCD), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating in Nigeria, has said increased, timely and accountable use of funds across all tiers of government is crucial to promoting quality adolescent and reproductive health among the young population. Stressing the importance of family planning (FP) to national development, they urged government…
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How Low Antenatal Care Uptake Increases Children Exposure to HIV Infection
The low uptake of timely Ante Natal Care (ANC) services by pregnant women in Nigeria is becoming a case of concern, given the increasing rate of HIV Infections in children and adolescents. Due to failure to access ANC, 63 percent of HIV positive women do not have access to Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission…
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