Breakthrough: UK Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
In a historic move, the United Kingdom has become the first country to grant approval for the use of revolutionary gene therapy […]
Implementation of Graphic Health Warnings Expected to Save Thousands of Lives in Nigeria Annually
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has asserted that the enforcement of graphic health warnings has the potential to prevent the premature […]
FCCPC Urges Doctors: Prioritize Treatment for Accident and Gunshot Patients, Regardless of Financial Concerns
In a recent directive, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) emphasized that the rights of patients, especially those involved in […]
Nigeria Excluded as Anti-Malaria Vaccine Shipment Commences in African Nations
In a notable omission concerning the country with the highest malaria burden globally, the shipment of the groundbreaking World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended […]
Fidson Healthcare Plc Partners with Chinese Firm to Enhance HIV Drug Innovation
In a strategic move aimed at addressing medical challenges associated with drug innovation for individuals living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), […]
FG Declares HIV/AIDS Endemic in Nigeria
Adebobola Bashorun, the National Coordinator of the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and STI Control Programme at the Ministry of Health, announced on […]
Lagos Unveils “Keep-fit Lagos” Monthly Fitness Initiative
The Lagos State Sports Commission, in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Damilare Orimoloye, […]
Africa CDC Launches Historic Continental Community Health Coordination Mechanism
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November 10, 2023 – In a groundbreaking move to bolster community health systems across the African continent, the […]
Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Poses Enormous Challenges to Economy and Health Systems, Warns NCDC
Abuja, Nigeria – World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) Commemoration As Nigeria aligns with the global community to observe World Antimicrobial Awareness Week […]
Climate Change Poses Severe Threat to Pregnant Women and Children
Pregnant women, infants, and children are facing severe health risks due to climate catastrophes, demanding immediate attention, according to a recent Call […]
Ayetoro Makun Residents Decry Absence of Public Health Centre, Urge State Intervention
Inhabitants of Ayetoro Makun, Sagamu LGA, Ogun State, express distress over the absence of a local health facility, appealing to the government […]
NAFDAC Issues Public Alert Regarding Circulation of Counterfeit Meronem 1g Injection
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised a red flag concerning the presence of counterfeit Meronem […]