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Category: Health
COVID-19: What Nigerians need to know about XEC strain
Symptoms of this strain are similar to those of other COVID-19 variants, including fatigue, headaches, sore…
People living with HIV/AIDS beg FG for medicine procurement
The drug is expensive and not readily available. It costs around N60,000 for one month of…
NAFDAC alerts on fake anti-malaria drug
It gave the expiry date of the drug as May 2026 and June 2026, as well…
Reject GMO foods in Nigeria, CAC brand manager urges National Assembly
Nwabufo, who noted that GMOs had health risks, environmental impact among others, urged the NASS to…
BSEMA signs MoU with BSUTH to improve healthcare of Benue IDPs
It is in recognition of this need that Benue SEMA has sought this collaboration with BSUTH,…
Health workers to begin 7-day warning strike at midnight
The union called on its members across the country to comply with the directive by participating…
Anambra government to relocate open drug markets in 2025: Official
Nnadozie said the decision was in line with global best practices and that the relocation would…
WHO unveils plan to contain mpox outbreak
The plan will run from September 2024 to February 2025, requiring $135 million in funding. The…
307,433 cholera cases, 2,326 deaths recorded in seven months: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says 307,433 cholera cases and 2,326 deaths were reported from 26…
Health workers employed in 2023 languish in penury as FCTA refuses to pay them
We have even written letters to the Hon. Minister of FCT and the Minister of States,…
NAFDAC confiscates alcoholic beverages in sachet, pet bottles
The enforcement is not to witch-hunt any individual or company, but to safeguard the health of…
Wupa sewage treatment plant functioning well, says FCTA
The AEPB cautioned Abuja residents against improper waste disposal practices threatening the integrity of the city’s…
Reduce importation of medical equipment, Kalu tells Chinese businessman
…says FG focusing on policies to increase indigenous support system for health structures Our nation is…
Nigerians, other nationals gradually drinking less alcohol: WHO
People around the world are drinking less alcohol than they used to, but the World Health…
NANNM greets nurses at Sallah, urges prayer for Nigeria
Pray for peace in the country because without peace nothing can be achieved, therefore an atmosphere…
Cholera Outbreak: Nigeria must prevent spread in schools—UNICEF
The UN organisation also called for concerted efforts to prevent disruption in the academic calendar. Following…
Health commissioner declares Lagos Island as state’s epicentre of cholera outbreak
Cholera can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea, and the severe forms of the disease can kill…
US Govt speaks on advantages of molecular PCR Lab donated to Benue State
8,000 negative babies have been delivered safely in the state by women living with HIV while…
Lawmaker sponsors cervical, breast cancer screening for 2,000 Kaduna women, girls
Amos said that the exercise was part of his sustained efforts to improve the health and…
FG laments Nigeria’s number one ranking in Africa’s malnourished children
The Federal Government has said over 25 million children in Nigeria are undernourished and stunted, with…
Safe Motherhood: Sokoto Government committed to eradicating fistula
The wife of the state governor Hajiya Fatima Ahmad Aliyu donated cash assistance to the VVF…
WHO calls for complete tobacco ban in Nigeria
Tobacco is responsible for more than eight million deaths annually. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says…
Special Report: Kenyan nurse leads crusade to fight medical negligence after repeated misdiagnoses
By Emiene Erameh In 2022, Deborah Monari began to experience persistent and severe headaches and being…
Cancer: House to make diagnosis, treatment easier – Speaker Abbas
It will guarantee greater investments in cancer care infrastructure and provide a framework for establishing and…
NAFDAC warns against use of harmful chemicals on consumable products
Much as we want all of you to remain in business, NAFDAC will not allow any…
Association of Nurses and Midwives hails Kebbi governor over salary increment
We are excited because the government have agreed to close remuneration gap to halt brain drain…
FULAFIA Teaching Hospital takes off soon – Health Minister
Nasarawa State has been benefiting from President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on quality and accessible…
Benylin Children Cough Syrup Toxic, Warns NAFDAC
Benylin Paediatric syrup is indicated for the relief of cough and its congestive symptoms and for…
WHO says 4.5b people not fully covered by essential health services
Outbreaks, disasters, conflict and climate change are all causing death and disability, hunger and psychological distress…