A new species of mosquito, commonly known as “steve” or scientifically referred to as Anopheles stephensi, is causing a surge in malaria infections in Nigeria and...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has officially launched the NAFDAC Green Book. This comprehensive repository contains detailed information on 7,030 NAFDAC-registered...
The World Health Organization has granted prequalification to the new oral poliovirus vaccine type 2, marking the first instance of such recognition for a vaccine under...
A recent study has revealed alarming findings about the quality of paracetamol tablets available for sale in Nigeria, indicating that nearly all of them are potentially...
Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Ltd has refuted claims suggesting the closure of its operations in Nigeria, asserting that the company is undergoing a restructuring process to enhance...
Lassa Fever has claimed the lives of nine individuals, including a 13-year-old girl, out of 39 confirmed cases in Benue State. The Commissioner for Health and...
In a bid to curb the migration of health professionals to foreign countries for better opportunities, the Abia State Government has announced plans to introduce an...
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has announced plans to dissolve its on-ground operations in Nigeria and transition to an import-only business model. The decision was...
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has reported that Nigeria witnessed a staggering 77,000 new HIV infections and 43,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2022. The revelation...
The Abia State Government has taken action against substandard private schools, closing down a total of 197 institutions that failed to meet the required minimum standards...
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced plans to revitalise Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria, as part of the government’s commitment...
The Nigerian Medical Association in Taraba State has expressed concerns about the shortage of doctors in the state and is urging the state government to address...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced its intention to reevaluate sanctions imposed on exporters. This decision was disclosed by NAFDAC’s...
The Anambra State Government has disclosed that plans are underway to establish crèches in all government offices to promote exclusive breastfeeding in the state. The Executive...
The Osun State government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is taking steps to provide nursing mothers in government workplaces with six months of maternity leave. This...