NAFDAC raises alarm over sale of unregistered Menofix herbal supplement for women going through menopause
The National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday, August 4, alerted the…
ANALYSIS: Billions spent, millions still at risk as Nigeria remains world’s malaria capital
By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Every time her three-year-old son develops a fever, Mrs…
WHO says Nigeria faces low risk of Ebola outbreak compared to some West African countries
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria faces a low risk of…
Nigerian Scientists Raise Fresh Ebola Alert Over Congo, Uganda Outbreaks
Nigeria’s medical scientists have raised fresh concerns over the possibility of Ebola spreading into the…
Want to eat healthy? Consider foods mentioned in the Bible, experts say
By Desire Emmanuel with Agency Reports What's better than eating healthy? According to a new…
Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 in DR Congo as Africa CDC Raises Alarm
A fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of…
Benue Leads Nigeria’s HIV Burden as 1.7 Million Access Lifesaving Treatment
Nigeria’s HIV response programme has recorded over 1.7 million people currently receiving treatment nationwide, with…
NOHIL Raises Alarm Over Brain Drain, Poor Funding, Infrastructure Deficit
The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos (NOHIL), has raised concerns over the worsening impact of…
Lady Pharmacists Raise Alarm Over Brain Drain, Fake Drugs, Substance Abuse
The Association of Lady Pharmacists of Nigeria (ALPs) has expressed concern over the worsening brain…
Symptoms, treatment, 3 other things to know about hantavirus outbreak
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed that three passengers on board…
Hantavirus not beginning of another global pandemic, says WHO
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the hantavirus outbreak linked to the…
Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Lives in Sokoto State
Sokoto State is grappling with a deadly outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), with authorities confirming…
Bauchi Launches Polio Vaccination Drive for 2.6 Million Children
Bauchi State has commenced a large-scale Supplemental Immunisation Plus Days (SIPDs) campaign aimed at vaccinating…
Respite for patients as resident doctors suspend planned strike after FG restored allowances
By Desire Emmanuel Respite seems to be on the way for patients at various federal…
Oyo govt says confirmed Lassa fever cases managed at isolation, treatment facilities
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Oyo State Government has said confirmed cases of Lassa fever in…
Salt consumption by many Nigerians alarming, some consume 10 grammes daily, NAFDAC says
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The National Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says Nigerians consume…
Another crisis looms in hospitals as resident doctors declare ‘total, comprehensive’ nationwide strike from April 7
By Desire Emmanuel Another major crisis seems to be looming at various tertiary hospitals in…
Access Bank found discharging raw sewage into public drainage, security staff attack Lagos govt officials
By Desire Emmanuel It was a messy situation in Lagos State on Wednesday, April 1,…
NAFDAC raises alarm over fake cancer drug, Herceptin 600mg, after it was sold to customer by pharmacy in Lagos
By Desire Emmanuel The National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, March…
Consignment of first tranche of lenacapavir injectable HIV/AIDS drug gets to FG store
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Federal Government has got the consignment of the first tranche of…