Anambra Govt to sanction general hospitals performing below standard
The Anambra State Ministry of Health has threatened to mete out severe sanctions to state-owned general hospitals performing below standard. The leader of the ministry’s […]
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Nigeria, China signs letter of intent to improve health sector
The People’s Republic of China and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a letter of intent to improve the health sector of both countries, […]
Herbal sex enhancing drugs laced with cannabis, dangerous chemicals – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun nationwide crackdown on producers of unapproved sex enhancing drugs in […]
Center holds one day workshop on improving right to health in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Center for People’s Health, Peace and Progress (3ps) with support from the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement and […]
Abuja agog as 15th INAC begins with 25 countries in attendance
The 15th edition of the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) began on Thursday in Abuja with no fewer than 25 countries and eight states […]
Over 1.2m under-5 children stunted in Katsina – UNICEF
A Nutrition Manager with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Elhaji Diop, says no fewer than 1.24 million under-five children in Katsina State are stunted […]
Brain drain: Nigeria may import medical doctors in future — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the nation’s skyrocketing brain drain wave may culminate in the country resorting to hiring medical doctors to treat local […]
Malaria control in Nigeria: Gains, lessons from Kwara Initiative
Mrs Taiwo Sulaiman was six months pregnant when she experienced persistent fever and cold. To save her condition, she quickly rushed to the General Hospital, […]
Nigeria records 60 suspected cases of monkeypox – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 60 new suspected cases of monkeypox in its latest situation report covering Aug. 1 to Aug. […]
NCDC confirms additional 13 new cases of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 13 additional new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states,which were; Ondo, Edo, […]
NCDC inaugurates biological materials lab to tackle emerging diseases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has inaugurated a biorepository in Lagos to collect, catalog and store samples of biological materials for […]
Dollar scarcity, COVID-19 pandemic affecting Nigerian tourism – DG NTDC
The Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) says the scarcity of the American dollar has become a worrisome threat to the survival of the tourism industry, […]
Why we are committed to worship of Osun goddess — Foreign devotees
Some foreign devotees at the just concluded Osun-Osogbo festival have expressed belief in the sanctity of the Osun deity, saying the annual fiesta offers opportunity […]
Osogbo agog as grand finale of Osun festival begins
Tourists, devotees as well as cultural enthusiasts from across the globe are trooping into the ancient city of Osogbo to join the fiesta marking the […]
Osun festival: Devotees defy govt., drink contaminated water from river
Despite the state government’s warning against drinking water from Osun river during the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo festival due to contamination, many devotees […]
COVID-19: Akwa Ibom leads as NCDC confirms 517 new cases
Akwa Ibom is driving Nigeria’s latest COVID-19 surge as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms 517 additional infections between Aug. 6 and Aug.11, […]
Family releases obituary of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh
The family of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has released her funeral arrangements. According to the obituary released, a novelty match and a candlelight service will be […]
President Buhari, Ortom, others mourn veteran journalist, John Chiahemen
By SAM ADZEGEH, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep condolences over the sudden demise of Mr. John Chiahemen, a veteran journalist. Chiahemen, […]
6.2% of children not exclusively breastfed in Niger – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday in Minna said about 6.2 per cent of children were not exclusively breastfed by their mothers in […]
MSF begins inpatient treatment for malnourished children in Bauchi
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has begun inpatient treatment for malnourished children in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. This is contained in a statement […]