Nigeria: Cancer Patients Lament Proliferation, Effects of Counterfeit Medicines

Cancer patients in the country have lamented the proliferation of counterfeit medicines nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Launches Campaign Against Drug Abuse in Secondary Schools

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an initiative geared towards reducing the prevalence of drug abuse among secondary school… Read more »

Nigeria: Albinos Appeal to Media to Correct Misconceptions

Persons with albinism in Nigeria under the auspices of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) have appealed to the media to educate people properly about albinism so as to… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Kwara Seals 14 Buildings for Lack of Toilets, Warns Landlords

Kwara State's environmental task force has sealed off 14 buildings for violating environmental regulations, specifically due to inadequate toilet facilities. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Rethink Natural Medicine - Prof Emeje

The Director General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Prof. Martins Emeje says rethinking natural medicine holds a lot of promise for health care… Read more »

Nigeria: How Good Oral Hygiene Helps Prevent Cavities

Amina, 23, has been having trouble sleeping due to intense toothache. She went to see a dentist and was told she has a cavity on her tooth. Read more »

Nigeria: 2,000 Benefit From Navy's Free Medical Outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 2,000 residents of Beletieama community in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Navy. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Confirms 4 Mpox Cases, 20 Others Suspected

At least four cases of Monkey pox (Mpox) have been confirmed in two LGAs of Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - Govt, Unicef Launch WASH Intervention Programme

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive WASH intervention programme aimed at building climate-resilient… Read more »

Nigeria: Goiter - Understanding Causes and Management of Thyroid Enlargement

Amina suffers from goiter. She said living with the condition involves managing fluctuating symptoms and adjusting daily routines. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - How PCR Testing Is Improving Diagnosis, Surveillance in Nigeria

Nigeria's recent diphtheria outbreak claimed over 600 lives, with over 13,000 confirmed cases recorded across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »

Nigeria: Roche, Oncopadi Partner for Breast Cancer Awareness, Screening

Roche, a leading multinational healthcare company has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Oncopadi, a provider of digital integrated healthcare services. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Orders Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Over Impurity

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08. Read more »

Nigeria: Deaths By Air Pollution More Than Those of Malaria, HIV Combined - Minister

The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has said air pollution is the second leading risk factor for premature deaths resulting in around 8.1 million… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Calabar Prison Deaths Linked to Illness, Old Age, Not Malnutrition'

The deaths of three inmates at the Calabar Correctional Centre, Cross River State were due to critical illnesses and old age, rather than malnutrition, sources within the centre… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Seeks NYSC's Collaboration to Fight Drug Abuse, Human Trafficking

The Zamfara State Government has called for partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking. Read more »

Nigeria: 3000 Constituents Get Free Eye Care, Glasses in Kano

At least 3000 constituents from Kura, Madobi and Garun Mallam LGAs have benefitted from free eye care, surgery, medication and medical glasses. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Victims Receive Malaria Drugs in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA) has distributed drugs to people displaced by flood in the Bulangu community, Kafin Hausa LGA to combat the ongoing malaria… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Kids Bring Joy to Patients, Traders

Muslim children in Ilọrin, Kwara State, at the weekend, visited hospitals, markets, among other places, to revive the art of charity under a programme organised by the state's… Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its seven-day warning strike. Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - Kaduna to Domesticate National Self Care Guidelines

The Kaduna State Government has expressed readiness to domesticate the National Self Care Guidelines as a strategy towards enhancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for sexual… Read more »

Nigeria: Breakthrough Paves Way for Gonorrhoea Vaccine

British scientists might have paved the way for a jab that protects against drug-resistant gonorrhoea. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Gets 1st Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Following confirmation of promotions by the 15th Governing Council of the Bayero University Kano (BUK), Dr Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, an indigene of Niger State, has become the first… Read more »

Nigeria: North Gets First Geriatrics Hospital Ward

The first-ever customised and dedicated geriatrics ward in any tertiary healthcare institution in the 19 Northern states was commissioned at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital… Read more »

Nigeria: Malaria - Implement Preventive Measures Beyond Nets, Experts Urge Govt

The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on government bodies and public health stakeholders to adopt comprehensive measures against malaria, going beyond the… Read more »