Nasarawa State has been benefiting from President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on quality and accessible…
Category: Health
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…
Foundation: We want to break cerebral palsy stigma, pain experienced by parents
Therapy is the best medication to help children with cerebral palsy get better * Seeks govt…
African health ministers commit to end malaria deaths
We will work together to ensure that this commitment is translated into action and impact Ministers…
Abia Govt. organises free medical outreach for 5,000 persons
We are going to be hosting some of the top surgeons that you have in the…
Migration: FG hired 2,497 doctors, other health workers in six months – Pate
The Government of Nigeria recruited 2,497 Doctors, Midwives/Nurses, and CHEWs to bridge the gaps…” By Ife…
Tinubu reiterates commitment to effective healthcare services
We welcome this significant step towards investing in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. This facility is a great…
NAFDAC bans consumption of sachet alcoholic drinks
This decision was based on the recommendation of a high-powered committee of the Federal Ministry of…
Lagos bans sales, use, distribution of styrofoam, single-use plastics
The Lagos State government has banned the production, sale, distribution and usage of styrofoam and single-use…
Peter Obi donates to Catholic hospital, urges Nigerians to support nation-building
We must not leave the full weight of nation-building for the government but contribute our quota…
Psychiatric patients in Yaba hospital increased by 100% in 2023 – CMD
The Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has said there was…
Controversies mar selection process of CMD for Irrua Specialist hospital in Edo
We therefore wish to draw the attention of the honourable Secretary to the Government the Federation…
Excessive protein intake by pregnant women can cause miscarriage: Gynaecologist
Protein plays a vital role in embryonic development, but its excessive intake can also lead to…
Breaking the chains of the cut: Why Nigeria’s medicalised FGM rates are still high
Nigeria has made strides in the reduction of FGM, but it remains widespread, with a significant…
Japa: ARD-UITH records modest achievement on recruitment of resident doctors
We are happy and excited that the government has declared a state of emergency on our…
Experts caution on lifestyle, foods to check prostate cancer, menopause pains
The risk factors aside alcohol and smoking is diet. Do away with dairy foods like animal…
NCDC warns Nigerians against rising antibiotics resistance crisis
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has highlighted the emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on counterfeit injection in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians, particularly healthcare providers,…
FG declares state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector
The shortage of personnel, medical equipment, drugs, and qualified personnel among others, has led to a…
NAFDAC notifies public on energy drink with high level of caffeine
The product is not registered by NAFDAC, which implored consumers and retailers to refrain from using,…
Nigeria has met 70% of Covid-19 vaccination target – NPHCDA
This level of vaccination coverage is often considered a crucial milestone in achieving herd immunity and…
First Lady Decries High Cases of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria
Deborah Hassan As Nigeria launches the introduction of HPV Vaccine into the routine immunisation schedule of…
“No Work, No Pay”: Tinubu Approves Payment of Resident Doctors’ 4 Months Salaries
President Bola Tinubu has directed the grant of an exceptional last waiver of the “No Work,…
FG emphasises collaboration with U.S. CDC to combat HIV in Nigeria
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, has highlighted the federal government’s commitment…
Reps Speaker, Kalu, Kicks off National Action Against Blindness Project
The medical team, consisting highly skilled opticians, doctors and medical professionals, worked tirelessly to ensure that…
Zamfara records 1,188 cholera cases, 40 deaths since December 2022
She urged the public to make sure they consumed only clean water as doing so would…