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Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to meet the ending open defecation practice by 2025 target. Dr
Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care
Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for the seventh year for delivering exceptional dental services and setting the benchmark for excellence in the Nigerian
Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health
Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of ‘dangerous’ herbal products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC
Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made
Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides
The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained
Spain passes law for menstrual leave
Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on June 1st. The Gender
Grow food, not life threatening tobacco crops – WHO urges governments
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has urged governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. In a message today to mark the World
Adesina urges support for Africa Pharm Foundation
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has urged critical stakeholders on the continent to support the bank’s Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF). The AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this
WHO cautions against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of
FG inaugurates virtual health platform
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on Monday inaugurated “NigComHealth’ platform to transform the healthcare sector in the country. The Minister, Prof. Isa Pantami, unveiled the Nigeria Communications
It’s ‘No work, No pay’ – Labour Minister warns resident doctors as they commence warning strike
The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, gave
NAFDAC alerts consumers on recalled male performance enhancement capsule
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Sunday, warned users/consumers against the use of PrimeZen Black 6000mg, a male performance enhancement capsule recalled from the
Resident doctors begin five-day warning strike Wednesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day warning strike over the failure of the Federal Government to meet its demands. The resident doctors said the strike
152 million babies born preterm in the last decade
Of every 10 babies born, 1 is preterm – and every 40 seconds, 1 of those babies dies Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any
Truthware Solutions launches embedded health insurance product
SPONSORED POST Truthware Solutions, a telecommunications access enabler has initiated an innovative means of making healthcare accessible to Nigerians by fostering integration between AXA Mansard and Airtel Nigeria, to launch
WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was ending its 10-month-long global health emergency for mpox, a viral disease that led to confirmed cases in more than a
Solution to brain-drain: Government must prioritise healthcare financing, NMA says
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says prioritising healthcare financing by all tiers of governments is critical to reversing brain-drain in the health sector. The association said this in a communique
World Veterinary Day: NVMA want vet desks in NDLEA, NEMA others
World Veterinary Day: Veterinarians want vet desks in NDLEA, NEMA others The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called for the establishment of veterinary desks in emergency management institutions and
NAFDAC issues alert on Killer Cough Syrup
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over the danger of a killer cough syrup, NATURCOLD. According to it’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,
NAFDAC approves R21 malaria vaccine
Becomes 2nd country to grant approval The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Monday, gave a provisional approval for R21 malaria vaccine for use in
1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility – WHO
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published today by WHO. Around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in
Resident doctors kick against compulsory service bill
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has opposed the compulsory five-year service licensing of doctors proposed by the House of Representatives. The group made its stand known in a
Doctors indicted for negligence in Lagos Chef’s death
A coroner’s inquest has indicted doctors of a Lagos-based hospital for medical negligence in the death of Peju Ugboma a chef and mother of two. Ugboma died after she suffered
Kenya expands use of world’s First Malaria Vaccine
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced that it will expand the use of the world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (or RTS,S), in the country. The decision to expand the use