Health

A new study suggests that if type 2 diabetes cases continue to grow, sub-Saharan African countries could spend up to $59.3 million a year by 2030 on the treatment.

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) said it will increase effort in promoting inventions and innovations in the health sector to address local needs. Dr Manasseh Gwaza, the Director, Department of Health and Biomedical Science in the ministry told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.

The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPHWAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to spearhead intervention efforts in the detection, prevention and treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the country.

The Federal Government is set to reverse the trend of medical tourism in the country may upgrade health facilities to international standard and hopefully, lure doctors in diaspora back home.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Monday said not less than $12 million is earmarked to be spent annually on contraceptives for Family Planning (FP) in Nigeria.

The Federal Government may have perfected plans to carter for the wellbeing of about 56% of the estimated 17, 259 children suspected to be living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Benue state.