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UNAIDS seeks global action over high HIV infections rate
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has expressed deep concern over the continuing…
FG orders hospitals to use locally-made syringes, needles
The Federal Government has issued a directive mandating all Chief Medical Directors and Medical…
Japa: 58,000 doctors renewed licences in 2023, says medical council
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria disclosed that a staggering number of 72,000…
UK pledges £1b to support Nigeria’s fight against malaria
The United Kingdom has announced a significant contribution of £1 billion to support Nigeria's…
‘Nigerian Doctor’ urges Makinde to implement healthcare funds, increase salaries
In an open letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Nigerian doctors…
No deaths from recalled Benylin cough syrup – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has clarified that there…
Nigeria becomes first country to introduce Meningitis vaccine – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country worldwide to introduce a cutting-edge meningitis vaccine, Men5CV,…
Kenya recalls J&J children syrup after toxic substance alert
Kenya’s drug regulator has followed Nigeria’s lead in recalling a batch of Johnson &…
50% lifetime mental health issues manifest before age 25 – Expert
Co-founder and Medical Director of Healthcore Ltd, Toju Chike-Obi, has shed light on a…
UCH mgt warns doctors against night-duty boycott
The University College Hospital, Ibadan, has issued a stern warning to its workers, including…
Ondo doctors begin strike over unpaid salaries
Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital in Ondo State have initiated…
Reps summon health minister over alleged misuse of $300m anti-malaria fund
The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Tuberculosis has issued a 72-hour…
Kano denies measles outbreak rumors
The Kano State Ministry of Health has refuted claims of a measles outbreak in…
Meningitis outbreak hits Gombe, Bauchi
Gombe and Bauchi State Governments have officially acknowledged the presence of cerebrospinal meningitis in…
Lassa fever outbreak hits Benue, kills nine, 46 affected
Benue State is combating a Lassa fever outbreak, with nine lives claimed in the…