By Sodiq Adelakun The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on Thursday warned Nigerians against purchasing medicines from corner stores or kiosks, warning that such drugs may be of questionable…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, aiming to expedite detection, ensure timely treatment, and improve long-term care for affected individuals. In a statement released Thursday, WHO said…
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja urged Commissioners for Women Affairs across the Federation to leverage their positions and advocate for policies to combat human trafficking. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the Lassa fever outbreak in the country. Briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, said…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on governments, donors and communities to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The first lady made the call on Monday in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Busola…
The Executive Director, United Nations Development Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem says since 2000, the world has witnessed a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. She disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday on the occasion…
The Lagos State Government has embarked on the upgrade of 27 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state under the IMPACT Project, with completion expected within the next three to four months. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi,…
The Federal Government has reinstated its commitment to improve healthcare standards in Nigeria. Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, gave this assurance on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the report from the Committee on…
The Enugu State Government has inaugurated a free malaria treatment initiative to combat and reduce the rising malaria cases in the state. The event, organised by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)…
…Health authorities intensify response efforts …Govt partners WHO, UNICEF to curb spread Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensify efforts to curb the outbreak. According to the…
