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NAFDAC expresses concern over prevalence of substandard drugs
The Director-General (DG) of the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, on Thursday, expressed concern over the high level of fake, substandard and falsified
Nigeria to collaborate with UNICEF, USAID to combat lead poisoning
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. Reviewing the exhibition
Stakeholders seek media support towards successful polio campaign
As the Oyo State government steps up activities for its polio campaign, stakeholders have called on the media to lead the campaign to ensure the success of the programme. JATS
Malaria to kill 300,000 more if critical funding not received
Ahead of the Global Fund Replenishment next year, Heads of State and Government gathering at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) warned that funding for malaria must be increased to
Trapped by poverty, blinded by myths: The hidden drivers of Nigeria’s tuberculosis crisis
Despite relentless efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, the disease continues to claim thousands of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2022 Global TB report shows that Nigeria
Nigeria’s healthcare gets a boost as Zipline signs pact with Health Ministry to roll out Autonomous Drones
… To seal deal at UNGA on Thursday The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Zipline, the leading firm in autonomous delivery will, on Thursday September 26, at
Too many Nigerian women, children die daily from pregnancy complication, childbrth — NPHCDA
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, said too many women still die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and too
Flood: Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised
No fewer than seven people have lost their lives to a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, while 71 others have been hospitalised. This
80% of Nigerians Unaware of Tuberculosis Threat, Impeding Control Efforts – Expert
Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023 Despite tuberculosis (TB) being a significant public health issue, over 80% of Nigerians remain unaware of the disease’s signs and symptoms,
Consider people’s well-being, reverse fuel hike, doctors tell Tinubu
The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians by immediately reversing the price hike of petrol to its
Akwa Ibom records fifth mpox case
Samuel Etuk, the disease surveillance and notification officer, Akwa Ibom ministry of health, says the state has recorded five cases of monkeypox (mpox). Mr Etuk, who announced the latest case
Certificate verification: Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home
The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) in February has plunged countless Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad into turmoil. Currently,
Nutritionist urges more fortification of Nigerian foods, beverages with essential micronutrients
A Nutritionist has advocated the need for more fortification of foods and beverages widely consumed by Nigerians with essential micronutrients to combat the growing problem of malnutrition in the country.
Edo confirms six diphtheria cases, two deaths
The director of public health at the Edo Ministry of Health, Stephenson Ojeifo, says the state recorded two deaths from diphtheria disease between January and August. Mr Ojeifo disclosed in