Nigeria: Mpox - NCoS Allays Fear of Outbreak in Custodial Centres

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that there are no cases of Mpox in its 256 custodial centres across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: The 18-Year Admission Policy Is About Leaving Leprosy to Cure Ring Worm

IN SPITE of the controversy that has surrounded its announcement, it is clear that most Nigerians are neither asking the right questions nor is Professor Tahir Mamman's Ministry of… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Varsity Teaching Hospital Killed My Son, Fuoye Student's Dad Alleges

· We are probing claims - CMD Read more »

Nigeria: FG Warns Youths Against Drug Addiction

The Federal Government on Saturday warned youths against getting involved in illicit drugs, as it is dangerous and inimical to human survival. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - 10,000 Donated Vaccines 'Ll Be Distributed Equitably to Those At Highest Risk - Aina

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr Muri Aina, has assured that the 10,000 Mpox vaccines donated to… Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Cross River Confirms First Case of Mpox

...as response team begins contact Tracing in Obudu Community Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria Outbreak - Kaduna Govt, Who Swing Into Action to Fight Disease

In Kaduna State, health authorities along with representatives from the World Health Organization, have responded to a community's distress call on the outbreak of diphtheria… Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnappers Force Lagos Heavily Pregnant Woman to Travel 334 Kilometres to Deliver Ransom

·Suspect owns Badagry mansion Read more »

Nigeria: How Far Are You Willing to Go to Get Your Wife Pregnant

Just how desperate are you to have a child? After exploring all avenues available to you medically, are you willing to seek outside help? Like natural insemination? Artificial… Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has embarked on a seven-day warning strike over the abduction of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been in kidnappers… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Picks Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu to Lead Fight Against Malaria

The Federal Government weekend moved to reduce the scourge of malaria in Nigeria, with the choice of Africa's richest person, Aliko Dangote, astute businessman, Femi Otedola and… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Pilot Study On Malaria Prevention in School-Aged Children

The Federal Ministry of Health has inaugurated a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in School-Aged Children (IPTsc) in Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Can Boost Healthcare Access With Integrative Medicine - Experts

Experts and practitioners in integrative medicine have highlighted its potential to significantly improve healthcare access in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: A Case for Investments in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Nigeria

Nigeria is home to over 200 million people who are susceptible to a set of health problems that are linked and interact synergistically, contributing to its excess burden of… Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa Moves to Check Mpox Spread

YENAGOA Disturbed by the surge in reported cases of Monkeypox, the Bayelsa State government has embarked on a strategic response framework to stem the spread of the deadly disease… Read more »

Nigeria: 5 Early Signs of Mpox You Should Watch for

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on Thursday that Mpox cases in the country have surged to 39. In response, the agency issued a health advisory, alerting the… Read more »

Nigeria: TB Cases Escalate in Plateau As Stakeholders Seek Improved Funding

Over 1,500 cases of tuberculosis cases have been discovered in Plateau State in the first quarter of 2024, the Programme Manager of Tuberculosis (TB), Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Announces Reforms to Strengthen Healthcare Regulations

The Federal Government has announced a set of reforms aimed at strengthening the regulation of healthcare facilities across Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Critical Health Challenges, Says BHCPF

.. expresses worry as infant mortality rate stands at 69 in every 1,000 live births Read more »

Africa: What You Should Know About Mpox

...As Africa CDC ready to declare emergency Read more »

Nigeria: Drugs - Tight Regulations Can Create Monopoly, Expert Cautions NAFDAC

As pharmaceutical industry players await the full implementation of the Executive Order recently signed by the President, a former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of… Read more »

Nigeria: Japa - 67% of Nigerian Doctors Work in UK, NHS Will Struggle If They Leave - Pate

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has revealed that no fewer than 67 per cent of Nigerian doctors practice in the United Kingdom. Read more »

Nigeria: Boost Funding for Women's Health, Lasg Told

... As report proves reproductive health underfounded Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Launches Training Initiative to Combat Diabetic Retinopathy

The Federal Ministry of Health has initiated a series of workshops to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to combat diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of… Read more »

Nigeria: Firm Promotes Low Salt Diet, Says Msg Enhances Flavour

Ajinomoto Foods Nigeria Limited has urged Lagosians to reduce their salt intake to mitigate the risk of hypertension and other related health issues. Read more »