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World Cancer Day: Let’s create access to quality cancer care for every woman — Women Affairs Minister
“To the women and families affected by cancer, I want to assure you that you are not alone” As Nigeria joins the rest...
In a crackdown NAFDAC seizes, destroys N1.36bln fake, expired products in Abuja
In a move to safeguard public health and safety, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake,...
Just in: FCT doctors embark on 3-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, others
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has begun a three-day warning strike to protest unpaid salaries, allowances,...
FG directs hospitals to treat gunshot victims without police clearance
The Federal Government has directed all public and private healthcare facilities across the country to provide immediate medical attention to gunshot victims whether...
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...
