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….
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 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…
Following the release of 63 minors detained over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protests, the Kano State government has announced a five-day rehabilitation program for them at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital. Governor Abba Yusuf, who arrived in Kano from Abuja with the minors on Tuesday night, stated that they would remain under medical…
Patients at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have expressed frustration as a seven-day warning strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) disrupts healthcare services. Urging the federal government to engage with union leaders, patients are calling for an end to the ongoing industrial action. In an interview at the Ibadan hospital, Mr. Matthew…
Key characteristics of yoga Physical postures (Asanas): These forms of Yoga uses physical poses designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. They’re thought to help open up the energy channels of the body to support physical health and mental relaxation. Breathing techniques (Pranayama): Pranayama, or breath control, is used to regulate the flow of energy…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Health has issued a warning to residents following a surge in cases of Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis, locally known as ‘Apollo.’ The infection, which has become increasingly prevalent in recent weeks, has raised concerns across the state, prompting health authorities to intensify public awareness and preventive measures. Announcing the development, the…
The Borno State Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak in the state, as revealed by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Baba Gana, at the Eye Center in Maiduguri. Prof. Gana disclosed that 17 individuals tested positive for cholera out of 200 samples sent for analysis. He linked the outbreak to…
The Adamawa State government has confirmed the deaths of 12 individuals, with 308 hospitalised and 244 successfully treated following a cholera outbreak. In a statement released on Sunday in Yola, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Mr Felix Tangwami, revealed that laboratory tests are still pending on 12 samples, with 30 out of 50 samples…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 7,663 suspected cholera cases and 216 deaths across the country since the start of 2024. This information was revealed in the Cholera Epidemiological Report for Week 36, presented by the NCDC during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. “In Week 36, there were…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported eight new cases of Mpox, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 48 out of 868 suspected cases across 35 local government areas in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the Mpox situation report for week 34 (August 25), shared…
Spain has announced plans to donate 500,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine to Central African nations currently battling a surge in cases, according to a government statement on Tuesday. The Spanish health ministry revealed that this donation represents 20% of the country’s Mpox vaccine reserves, although it did not specify the recipient nations or the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about counterfeit units of the cancer medication Perjeta circulating in Nigeria. According to a statement on its official website, Roche, the marketing authorization holder, was alerted by a pharmacist about suspected fake Perjeta (420 mg/14 mL). The batch number of the reported…
The Lagos State Government has reintroduced its free medical outreach, “Alaafia Eko,” as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of economic challenges on residents. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, announced the initiative at a press conference, explaining that it falls under the broader “Eko Cares” programme, which…
On Monday, members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu staged a peaceful protest, urging the immediate release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped in Kaduna State in late December 2023. The protesting doctors also called for the release of 20 medical students…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has announced that over 10 million vaccine doses are needed to effectively manage the Mpox outbreak, which has now spread to 13 countries across the continent. Currently, only about 200,000 doses are available, leaving a shortfall of 9.8 million doses. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director-General of Africa…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has enacted a new Executive Order aimed at enhancing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of healthcare across the state. The comprehensive Health Insurance Executive Order is designed to overhaul the healthcare system, ensuring it meets the needs of all residents. During a press conference in Lagos, Health Commissioner Prof. Akin…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), marking the second such declaration for mpox in the past two years. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement on Wednesday, citing the surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and…
The federal government has announced its participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this partnership, which targets Nigeria’s nutritional challenges, in collaboration with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) during a high-level meeting at the…
Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, the Convener of the 10th National Assembly Joint Committees and the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage, has urged all legislators and health sector stakeholders to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for every Nigerian, irrespective of socio-economic status. Speaking at the fifth Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, Senator Harry-Banigo…
The Federal Government has launched the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint 2024-2027, aiming to alleviate physical and financial burdens and enhance health outcomes for Nigerians. The announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, during the first National Quarterly Health Sector Performance Dialogue with state health commissioners in Abuja…
At a recent two-day workshop in Abuja organized by CBM Global Disability Inclusion, participants advocated for government initiatives to empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities as a means to achieve sustainable development. Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of those with mental health conditions and raising…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down four unregistered bakeries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, due to poor hygienic conditions. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, South-South Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Pharmacist Chukwuma Oligbu, emphasized that the closures were part of the agency’s efforts to…
Women In Energy Oil and Gas (WEOG) announced plans to plant over 10 million specially selected trees, known for their high carbon absorption rates, in celebration of World Decarbonization Day. Oladunni Owo, National President of WEOG in Nigeria, made this announcement during the Decarbonization Initiative briefing in Abuja, which took place during the Nigeria Oil…
The Lagos State Government has announced its collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat a cholera outbreak at the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison. In a statement on Sunday, the State’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, quoted Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi, revealing that 25 severe gastroenteritis cases linked to cholera had been reported…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed approximately 100 shops in Enugu’s Ogbete Main Market for allegedly selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages. During the coordinated raid, the agency also confiscated a truckload of adulterated products and arrested four suspected traders. Speaking on the operation, NAFDAC’s South-East Zone Director, Pharm Martins Iluyomade,…
