health

Kwara surpasses WHO benchmark in tropical disease drug campaign

Kwara State has surpassed national and global targets in combating Neglected Tropical Diseases, achieving…

Lassa fever kills 17 Nigerians in eight states — NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported that 17 people have died from…

Wike distributes 12 ambulances to Abuja hospitals

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has handed over 12 new…

Anambra shuts 54 hospitals over unprofessional conduct

The Anambra State Government has sealed a total of 54 hospitals and clinics across…

FG reaffirms commitment to CONHESS review amid JOHESU strike

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing…

Goya: NAFDAC, not churches should expose fake ‘anointing’ oil – Clerics

Church leaders under the Ecumenical Synods of Bishops, Archbishops, Apostles and Senior Clergy have…

Africa no longer has mpox emergency — CDC

Africa is no longer under a public health emergency over mpox, the head of…

TUC, NLC threaten nationwide strike over unreviewed health workers’ pay

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria and the Nigeria Labour Congress have issued a…

Troops destroy terrorists’ makeshift clinic in Bingi forest

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA under the Joint Task Force North-West have destroyed a…

Adeleke urges Osun residents to report fake drug dealers

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to act as whistleblowers by promptly…

Benue records seven new suspected Lassa fever cases

Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising fresh concerns…

Bauchi Assembly raises alarm over rise in substandard health schools

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has raised concern over the increasing number of…

WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

The World Health Organisation has urged governments around the world to significantly increase taxes…

Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks

The National Association of Resident Doctors has said it will review issues surrounding the…

Hypertension, stroke, diabetes affecting more younger Nigerians – Health ministry

The Federal Ministry of Health has warned that Nigeria is facing multiple disease burdens…