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Kogi, Nigeria — Not fewer than 77,495 children have been immunised against polio in remote communities across seven local government areas of Kogi State. The state government stated that this development would help consolidate its 10-year-old polio-free status. The state Immunisation Officer, Grace Ojofedo, disclosed this to the newsmen on Monday following the completion of…
Nigeria–The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the alarm against recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano and revealed the troubling abuse of hazardous substances by youths, disguised under disturbing street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared a video of the confiscated contraband on X(Twitter) on Sunday. Among the…
Rivers, Nigeria–The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine persons in two local councils of the state from suspected outbreak of cholera. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, during a news briefing in Port Harcourt yesterday, disclosed the affected local councils where the outbreak occurred as Andoni, with three deaths, and Akuku-Toru,…
Nigeria _ The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called on the media to intensify efforts in promoting awareness and advocacy for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, emphasizing its crucial role in preventing cervical cancer Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, President of the NCS, made the appeal during a media parley in Abuja, stressing the need for early vaccination…
Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services in Lagos, has identified social media as a significant factor contributing to the rising cases of depression and suicide, particularly among young people. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr. Kadiri explained that social media often…
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world’s highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease was raised last year. “The patient is a 27-year-old man from the rural district of the Western Zone,” near the capital Freetown, the National Public Health Agency stated in a social media…
Nigerian – Nutrition experts have highlighted ways Nigerians can maintain a healthy diet despite the soaring cost of food. They emphasized that healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive, as proper education and access to the right information are essential. According to Professor Ignatius Onimawo, Vice-Chancellor of Ave Maria University, affordable alternatives can provide…
NAFDAC, NIGERIA -The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that it has stopped the registration of sachet alcohol since February 2024 as part of a campaign to curb its accessibility, especially to young people. At a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof….
Hospital – The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has raised concerns over the persistent and unreliable electricity supply that continues to hamper its operations. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Yusuf Bara, disclosed this during the hospital’s end-of-year event held to celebrate the contributions of staff in 2024. According to…
The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria is set to commence kidney transplant surgeries towards bringing relief to patients with kidney failure and reversing medical tourism in 2025. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Zaria. Umdagas said the Urology Centre…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced that it destroyed over ₦120bn worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. The body also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and after the yuletide…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has intensified efforts to address the Lassa Fever outbreak that has claimed 190 lives in 2024. During a media briefing in Abuja, NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed concerning figures: 9,492 suspected cases, 1,154 confirmed cases, and a fatality rate exceeding 13%. He identified high-burden states such…
Medical services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may come to a halt as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) threatens a strike over unpaid six-month salary arrears. Speaking at a press briefing held at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja, on Monday, ARD President, Dr. George Ebong, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom…
As food-related diseases spread across the country, food experts have asserted that over 50 per cent of registered pesticides are highly hazardous and expose Nigerians to contaminated foods. The concern was raised during a one-day technical workshop on ‘Pesticide Regulatory and Agrochemicals Accountability’, held in Abuja, and organised by the Health of Mother…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated a colposcopy machine at Wuse General Hospital, marking a milestone in the fight against cervical cancer. Speaking at the commissioning event, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment Secretariat, described the facility as the first of its kind in FCT general hospitals. She highlighted…
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with the media to advance healthcare reforms and achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. At the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) in Abuja, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health Matters, underscored the media’s critical role…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims that it approved a lung detox tea allegedly marketed as promoting smoking. In a statement issued Saturday by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC clarified on social media platform X that the agency had outrightly rejected the application for the product’s…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for improved remuneration, enhanced working conditions, and supportive policies to empower nurses and midwives across the country. Speaking at the association’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, NANNM President Haruna Mamman highlighted the critical role nurses and midwives play in saving lives, emphasizing the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, expired, unregistered, and smuggled products worth ₦10,991,458,374.60 in a recent exercise held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The destroyed goods were collected from five South-Western states, excluding Lagos, and Kwara State in the North-Central region. Representing NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof….
In West Africa, the Harmattan season is marked by dry, dusty winds and sudden temperature changes. These harsh conditions can trigger various health issues, including respiratory problems, dry skin, and dehydration, affecting people in different ways. Understanding this season and common health issues associated with it and taking proactive measures can help you…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled plans to collaborate with state governments and traditional leaders to address the root causes of Noma disease, strengthen prevention strategies, and improve oral health across Nigeria. The announcement was made during the 2024 National Oral Health and Noma Day and Scientific Conference held in Abuja….
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed claims of the presence of the COVID-19 variant XEC in Nigeria, urging citizens to disregard misleading information circulating on social media. In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry debunked a purported letter with Ref. No. DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46, dated December 5, 2024, that falsely suggested a…
In a bold move to revamp healthcare in the North-East, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adamawa State Government to upgrade Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres. The initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, aims to elevate healthcare access and delivery…
The Oyo State Government has called on pregnant women to register for antenatal care and undergo HIV testing to safeguard their health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus. Dr. Gbola Adetunji, Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), made this appeal during a press briefing held in commemoration of…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the rising cases of stunted growth among children in Katsina State and the state’s slow progress towards achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Speaking at the 2024 end-of-year review and 2025-2027 workplan meeting held in Katsina, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in…
The Ogun government on Monday disclosed that no fewer than 30,350 individuals were receiving HIV/AIDS treatment in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, who disclosed in Abeokuta, at a news conference to commemorate World AIDS Day, explained that children made up two per cent of the population. The programme is…
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at his critics who feel he is finished.The Portuguese said he still feels the passion to win silverwares despite moving to Saudi Arabia. The former Real Madrid and Juventus star joined Al Nassr in November 2022 after leaving Manchester United. The 39-year-old has helped Al Nassr win…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully dismantled an illegal alcohol packaging facility located at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. In an operation on Thursday, the agency seized over 50,000 counterfeit labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, estimated to be worth ₦2 billion. NAFDAC confirmed that…
The House of Representatives has initiated measures to curb the illegal harvesting and commercial trade of human eggs in Nigeria. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Development, alongside the Ministry of Women Affairs, to establish support systems for women who have donated eggs, addressing the…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, on Wednesday said they embarked on nation wide strike because the Federal Government had refused to address their demands. This was revealed to newsmen, by the Chairman of MDCAN, Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Dr Samuel Emdin, while reading the statement signed by ,MDCAN, National…
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Onilu, has expressed concern over the high rate of Lassa Fever infections in Nigeria, revealing that as of October 2024, over 1,025 cases have been recorded across 28 states. Onilu, who was represented by Simon Idoko, Deputy Director of the Health and…
