health

NAFDAC backs local vaccine production in Nigeria

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control,…

NACA, NEMA to include HIV care in disaster response plans

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS and the National Emergency Management Agency…

Kebbi approves N4.05bn to renovate seven general hospitals

The Kebbi State Government has approved N4.05 billion for the rehabilitation of seven general…

UK residents sue Johnson & Johnson over asbestos-contaminated baby powder

A major class action has been launched in the United Kingdom against pharmaceutical company…

Ex-BBNaija star Faith partners NGO to aid vulnerable families

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Faith Adewale, has joined hands with the Lagos Food…

WHO hails Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as step toward lasting peace

Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has applauded the announcement by…

UNICEF raises alarm over worsening child hunger in Nigeria

The United Nations Children’s Fund has revealed that two out of every three Nigerian…

FG partners ECOWAS, United Nations to draft new drug control plan

The Federal government, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States and…

Enugu launches new plan to tackle maternal, infant deaths

The Enugu State Government has launched a new programme called the Maternal and Neonatal…

NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, cosmetics shops in Abuja

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed two Chinese…

NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N15bn in Oyo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday destroyed fake,…

Nnamdi Kanu raises alarm over deteriorating health in custody, writes NMA

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed serious concern…

Nasarawa gov approves N1bn for medical equipment

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has approved N1 billion for the purchase of essential…

Anambra govt pays medical bills of shooting victims

The Anambra State Government, through the Idemili-South Local Government Authority, has taken full responsibility…

I thought everyone hated me, actor Ejoor reveals depression struggles

Actor Michael Ejoor has opened up about his long struggle with depression, revealing that…