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NAFDAC

NAFDAC sounds alarm over smuggled food flooding Nigerian markets

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The agency ordered importers, supermarkets and market traders to immediately halt the importation and sale of the prohibited items, warning…
Africa CDC

Deadly Disease Surge: Africa CDC flags sharp rise in cholera, others

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“Progress requires shared commitment, with Africa leading and partners aligning, to build a more secure and sovereign health future for…
Lagos

Hamzat reaffirms Govt’s commitment to staff wellness

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Hamzat stated that the Games have grown into a multi-category competition featuring football, tug of war, and other activities designed…
Edo NMA

Nigeria’s healthcare facilities capable of curbing medical tourism – NMA

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

NMA underscored the need to create awareness about the facilities available in Nigeria, so as to foster utility of same…
Zamfara

Zamfara beats cholera outbreak after 192 deaths

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He specifically praised the Zamfara Government for demonstrating exemplary political will by dedicating necessary resources at every stage of the…
EKSUTH constitutes 7-man panel to probe claim by one Joshua Afolayan, that his kidney was removed during a medical procedure at the hospital

Ekiti varsity hospital probes alleged removal of patient’s kidney during surgery

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The hospital management reassure the public that no stone will be left unturned to determine the issues involved in this…
Lagos joins Africa to power first-ever continental blood donation day

Lagos joins Africa to power first-ever continental blood donation day

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Dr. Osikomaiya explained that the drive was coordinated by the African Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) and the National Blood…
Cholera

FG made emergency vaccine requests to battle cholera

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria has made four emergency requests to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision for cholera…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Resident doctors suspend strike, issue fresh 4-week deadline

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, 29 days after the industrial action began on…
Prof Anyakudo expressed concern that about 599 million adults living with diabetes mellitus disease worldwide

FUL Don, Prof. Anyakudo proffers solutions to diabetes mellitus

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Diagnosing one to have diabetes mellitus is not a death sentence but a call to lifestyle changes woven with conscious…
Condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55 per cent over the past year, UNAIDS says in its 2025 World AIDS Day report

In setback to battle against HIV, condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55%

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The UN AIDS agency said abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment disrupt prevention and treatment services across…

WHO warns drug-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The organisation called for more investment in national surveillance systems to combat drug-resistant gonorrhoea worldwide.
HIV

No state has 86% HIV rate – FG

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Authorities urged Nigerians to refrain from circulating unconfirmed health claims and to rely only on credible government sources. The ministry…
Agwale

Fake news deadlier than disease – Agwale

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

For over 30 years, more than 80 per cent of Nigerian children have benefited from routine immunisation. If vaccines were…
Lassa Fever

Nigeria records 177 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate rises

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The NCDC reported a slight increase in new infections, rising from 11 cases in Week 43 to 12 in Week…
NARD

NARD accuses Labour Ministry of making false claims on doctors’ demands

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

NARD maintained that its minimum demands remained unchanged and must be met before the strike could be suspended. “These include…
WHO speaks on lack of adequate assistance for female victims of violence

WHO speaks on lack of adequate assistance for female victims of violence

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The report also noted that only seven countries in the region provide safe abortion, only 17 emergency mornings after contraception…

Health Crisis Alert: How youths now inject their system with blood to get high

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

addition, the Ogun State Ministry of Sports Development has teamed up with youth-led NGOs, including the Drug Free Project, to…
FG Diabetes kit

FG trains health workers as nationwide diabetes screening kicks off

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Nigeria’s manufacturing abilities and confirms the company’s commitment to providing reliable tools for early diabetes detection and long-term care.
Lagos

Lagos launches LPHP to revolutionise healthcare financing, expand coverage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the LPHP stems from Lagos’ domestication of the National Health Insurance Authority Act of 2022, via an…

Breakthrough in Science as US sends HIV prevention drugs to Africa

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Lenacapavir is an injectable medicine that only needs to be taken twice a year, making it easier to use than…

UCH shut down as health workers begin indefinite strike over unmet salary demands

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

There is no going back until the demand is met. All we want is for the Federal Government to adjust…
Diabetes

Alarming and Deadly’: CAPPA backs call for diabetes state of emergency

Paul Dada

5 months ago

CAPPA described as “alarming” a recent disclosure by the association’s president that no fewer than an estimated 30,000 Nigerians die…

NAFDAC to enforce full ban on sachet, small-bottle alcohol by December 2025

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

NAFDAC said it will work with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and…

Report shows over 24 million persons living with diabetes in Africa

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, made this disclosure in a statement marking World Diabetes Day 2025 in…
Gov Ahmed Ododo says President Tinubu has devoted enormous resources to bring quality medical services to doorsteps of the rural poor in Kogi

Kogi commissions 80 rebuilt PHCs, takes delivery of medical equipment from FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Ododo described the commissioning of eighty revitalized primary healthcare centres across Kogi State under the World Bank IMPACT Project and…
Resident doctors

Hospitals crippled nationwide as doctors reject FG’s ₦11.9bn offer

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Suleiman maintained that the strike would continue until all the association’s demands are met. “This is not a fight against…
cancer

I survived cancer, yet my body still feels the weight of the battle

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

“Fatigue after cancer isn’t a sign of weakness it’s the body asking for recovery time after an intense battle,” says…
NARD

Strike: Hope for doctors as FG promises quick payment of N11.9bn backlog in 72 hours

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The statement added that N11.995 billion will be released within 72 hours to cover other arrears, including accoutrement allowance (for…
Nigeria, EU sign agreements to boost local pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccine access and reproductive health systems across West Africa.

Nigeria, EU sign agreements to boost local manufacturing, healthcare access

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, praised the partnership as evidence of a new cooperation model, reaffirming…
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