Health

FG to roll out HIV prevention injection as 52,000 doses arrive

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, as part of efforts to…

17 hours ago

Nigerians scramble for new anti-HIV injection

Demand is rising across Nigeria for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout.…

2 days ago

Jehovah’s witnesses update doctrine on blood use in care

Jehovah’s Witnesses have issued a significant clarification to their long-standing position on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their…

3 days ago

NAFDAC flags male enhancement product for safety risks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a voluntary recall of all batches of…

1 week ago

Lassa fever: 6 health workers infected as NCDC confirms 65 cases in one week

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever in one…

1 week ago

FG approves recruitment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses to strengthen healthcare services…

2 weeks ago

Kwara orders statewide anti-snake fumigation

The Kwara State Government has directed an immediate statewide anti-snake fumigation exercise across residential buildings, institutions and other regulated premises…

2 weeks ago

FG approves N9.99bn for HIV drugs, cancer centres upgrade

The Federal Government has approved N9.99bn for the procurement of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS and the…

3 weeks ago

Medical Council suspends three doctors over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in…

3 weeks ago

Euracare kicks as MDCN suspends doctors over Adichie son’s death

Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has defended two of its doctors placed on interim suspension by the Medical and Dental Council of…

3 weeks ago

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