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Just in: 1.6m of 2m Nigerians living with HIV currently receiving treatment nationwide—NACA DG
Nigeria’s National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Director General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, announced that at least 1.6 million of the two...
FG launches free Caesarean section initiative for Nigerian women
The Federal Government has launched a life-changing initiative, providing free Caesarean sections to Nigerian women in need, particularly those from low-income backgrounds or...
Cholera claims 10 lives in Enugu
At least 10 fatalities have been recorded in Enugu State following a cholera outbreak. Dr Egwuonwu Samuel, the Director of Medical Services, State...
Mpox outbreak: Cross River, Lagos lead with highest cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Mpox cases have been identified in 63 local government areas across 25 states...
NAFDAC seizes N5bln flood-damaged drugs in Borno
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out a thorough mop-up operation across multiple markets in Maiduguri,...
LUTH starts bone marrow transplant to cure sickle cell disease
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in conjunction with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN), has initiated a world-class bone marrow transplantation programme...
Nigeria reports 4,915 suspected meningitis cases, 361 fatalities – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a cumulative total of 4,915 suspected cerebrospinal meningitis cases across 24 states...
Mpox outbreak: 67 cases confirmed in 23 states – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 67 cases of Mpox out of 1,031 suspected cases spanning 23 states...
NAFDAC probes Delta Pastor Jeremiah’s “agency-approved” miracle water, soap
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to the public about Christ Mercy Land Delivery...
FG sets Oct. 8 as the tentative date for mpox vaccination
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that the mpox vaccination will tentatively begin on October 8. The Head of...
FG grants 50% electricity subsidy to hospitals nationwide
The Federal Government has granted a 50 percent subsidy on electricity consumption for hospitals nationwide, aiming to alleviate their energy costs. The Minister...
U.S. donates 10,000 Mpox vaccines to Nigeria
The United States Government on Tuesday donated 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the...
Counterfeit beverages: NAFDAC clamps down on Bauchi stores, markets
The Bauchi State Office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a three-day operation to rid...
NAFDAC shuts down bakery for using unfortified sugar, banned potassium bromate
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a bakery in Sokoto State for non-compliance with food...
Newly inaugurated Lagos private medical facility forays into nuclear medicine
“Nuclear medicine helps in the treatment of thyroid disease, cancer, and arthritis, among others….and it is innovative, cost-effective, and free of side effects”...
Counterfeit alcoholic beverages: NAFDAC seals 100 shops, suspects apprehended in Enugu
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down about 100 shops in the Ogbete area of Main Market...
