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Support waiver for intellectual property rules on COVID-19 vaccine production – NGO coalition tell FG
In a bid to have equitable access to COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria and other African countries, the Nigeria Network of NGOs in collaboration with the Global Call to Action Against
International Women’s Day: Climate change damaging women’s health – WHO Regional Director for Africa
As the world marks the International women’s Day today, the WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said the increasing incidence of extreme weather conditions is impacting negatively on
More than half of parents, pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing – WHO, UNICEF
New report details exploitative practices employed by $55 billion formula industry, compromising child nutrition, violating international commitments More than half of parents and pregnant women (51%) surveyed for a new
NAFDAC procures 73 utility vehicles to check fake drugs, unwholesome food products
In its renewed efforts to rid the nation of falsified and counterfeit medicines, unwholesome food and cosmetic products, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC
Africa Records 1.1 Million New Cancer Cases, 700,000 Deaths Annually – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Africa records about 1.1 million new cases of cancer every year resulting in 700,000 deaths. This was disclosed in a message to commemorate this
UNICEF warns FGM on the rise among young Nigerian girls
Says rates have risen from 16.9% in 2013 to 19.2% in 2018 Launches community-led initiative to end harmful practice on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM UNICEF today warned
NCDC Declares National Emergency Response against Lassa Fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated its national multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary Lassa fever Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the outbreak of the disease in some
NAFDAC bans registration of sachet alcoholic drinks
The National Agency for food and Administration Control (NAFDAC) has banned the registration of alcohol in sachets and glass bottles below 200ml. This is contained in a statement signed by the
NLNG begins hospital support programme
signs MoU with six teaching hospitals Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with six Nigerian teaching hospitals nationwide, flagging off the implementation of its multi-billion-naira
COVID-19 cases drop significantly in Africa – WHO
Weekly COVID-19 cases in Africa have dropped significantly and deaths dipped for the first time since the peak of the fourth pandemic wave propelled by the Omicron variant. The decline nudges
WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID-19
WHO has recommended two new drugs for COVID-19, providing yet more options for treating the disease. The extent to which these medicines will save lives depends on how widely available
Mental Health: 1 in 4 Lagosians struggles with clinically diagnosable mood disorders – Sanwo-Olu
State to create strong network of operations with private sector to curb menace The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, decried the growing scourge of poor mental health
Bauchi refutes resurgence of wild polio virus
Bauchi State has dismissed as misleading reports insinuating that the state recorded 38 fresh Wild Polio Virus (WPV) cases. The Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency
Performance enhancing drugs may cause organ damage, sudden death, NAFDAC warns
Dangerous to healthy living The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has warned Nigerians to desist from using performance enhancing substances known as aphrodisiac in order
Nigeria destroys over 1 million expired COVID-19 vaccines in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) alongside the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has destroyed one million, sixty-six thousand, two hundred and fourteen
UBTH, Heineken African Foundation partner to improve neo-natal care
Commission N42m hi-tech equipment for Special Care Baby Unit Advanced neonatal care equipment worth N42 million have been handed over to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) by the
Lagos commences prosecution of COVID-19 guidelines defaulters
Concerned with the dramatic rise in COVID-19 positive cases seen in the evolving fourth wave, the Lagos State Government has commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit
54gene unveils diagnostic hub, 7RiverLabs, to boost patient health outcomes
Health Technology Company, 54gene, has launched 7RiverLabs, a diagnostic hub fitted with state-of-the-art technology, to offer healthcare providers and patients access to advanced molecular diagnostics. Launching the hub in Lagos
NMA urges vaccinated Nigerians not to stop COVID-19 preventive measures
The President, Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Innocent Ujah, has warned the public, especially those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, not to stop observing preventive measures, thereby carelessly exposing themselves
Anti-vaccine Christian broadcaster Marcus Lamb dies at 64 after contracting Covid
Marcus Lamb, a co-founder and the CEO of the conservative Christian Daystar Television Network who vocally opposed Covid-19 vaccines, has died at 64, weeks after he contracted Covid-19, the network
World Bank advocates special tax on alcohol, cigarettes to improve Primary Healthcare
The World Bank Group has called on the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare. “If we want to improve healthcare
Court convicts patient’s relatives for assaulting UBTH health workers
CMD says hospital will not tolerate assault against its workforce Restates commitment to protect staff and students in lawful performance of their duties A magistrate court in Edo State,
NCDC confirms emergence of Omicron variant in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday December 1, confirmed three cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the NCDC, which
Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic deepening HIV epidemic inequalities, UNICEF warns, ahead of World AIDS Day
Says one child was infected with HIV every two minutes in 2020 No fewer than 300,000 children – one in every two minutes – were newly infected with HIV in
Experts raise alarm on increasing rate of antibiotic resistance
Say we may be heading towards pre-antibiotic era Experts, once again decried the rate of resistance by infection-causing germs to antibiotics, as the world marked the 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness