health

Japa: Bayero varsity plans salary increment for lectures

Bayero University, Kano plans to address the challenge of lecturers leaving the country, commonly…

New ‘Steve’ mosquito threatens Nigeria, others’ malaria fight – WHO

A new species of mosquito, commonly known as "steve" or scientifically referred to as…

NAFDAC launches Green Book for drug registration

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has officially launched the…

WHO prequalifies new polio vaccine

The World Health Organization has granted prequalification to the new oral poliovirus vaccine type…

Paracetamol sold in Nigeria below international standards – WHO

A recent study has revealed alarming findings about the quality of paracetamol tablets available…

Nigerian syringe firm denies shutdown rumors

Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Ltd has refuted claims suggesting the closure of its operations in…

Lassa fever claims nine lives in Benue

Lassa Fever has claimed the lives of nine individuals, including a 13-year-old girl, out…

Japa: Abia govt plans enhanced welfare package for health workers

In a bid to curb the migration of health professionals to foreign countries for…

P&G to stop ground operation in Nigeria

Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has announced plans to dissolve its on-ground operations…

Nigeria records 77,000 new HIV infections in 2022 – UNAIDS

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has reported that Nigeria witnessed a staggering…

Abia govt shuts down 197 substandard private schools

The Abia State Government has taken action against substandard private schools, closing down a…

FG vows to revamp federal tertiary hospitals

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced plans to…

Taraba NMA laments shortage of doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association in Taraba State has expressed concerns about the shortage of…

NAFDAC to review sanctions on substandard products’ exporters

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced its intention…

Exclusive breastfeeding: Anambra to establish crèches in govt offices

The Anambra State Government has disclosed that plans are underway to establish crèches in…