NAFDAC Chief Calls for Urgent Boost in Personnel to Safeguard Public Health
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, reveals the agency’s need for over 10,000 personnel to effectively fulfill its public health protection mandate, highlighting […]
NMA Calls for Legislative Overhaul to Safeguard Organ Transplants in Nigeria
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) advocates for a review of organ transplant laws, urging the National Assembly to enact friendly legislations to […]
Dengue Fever Raises Concern in Sokoto: NCDC Reports 13 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) alerts the public to 13 reported cases of Dengue fever in Sokoto state, […]
WHO Sounds Alarm on Antibiotic Misuse: Warns of Potential 10 Million Deaths by 2050
The World Health Organization issues a stern warning, urging responsible use of antibiotics to combat the looming threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), […]
Ogun State Government Takes Stringent Action Against Violations: Shuts Down Four Hospitals and Two Laboratories
In a determined move to enforce regulatory compliance, Ogun State seals multiple healthcare facilities for infractions, emphasizing the importance of adhering to […]
Persistent Postnatal Health Challenges Affect Over One-Third of Women, Reveals New Research
A comprehensive study, part of The Lancet Global Health’s maternal health series, highlights the enduring health issues faced by women after childbirth, […]
Global Health Headlines: COP28 Breaks Ground with Inaugural Health Day, Climate-Linked Health Concerns, and Advances in Gene Therapy
Stay informed with the week’s top health stories, from COP28’s landmark Health Day to breakthroughs in gene therapy. COP28 Pioneers Health Day […]
WHO Releases Groundbreaking Guidelines for Managing Chronic Low Back Pain in Primary Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) unveils its inaugural guidelines to address chronic low back pain, offering recommendations for health workers in primary […]
NAFDAC Seizes Narcotic Drugs Worth Over N30 Million in Abuja, Arrests Five
Pharmaceutical shop in Wuse 2 and its Lokogoma branch targeted in joint operation with armed police personnel. In a decisive move, the […]
Government Negligence Hinders Vaccine Production, Heightens Disease Threats, Say Experts
The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), in collaboration with The People’s Vaccine (PVA) and Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), highlights […]
World AIDS Day 2023: What You Need to Know
World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, is a significant event that raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and commemorates the progress made […]
Alarming HIV Resurgence in Nigeria Sparks Concerns on World AIDS Day
Despite past achievements, recent data reveals a concerning rise in HIV infections, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention. As the world marks […]