Health

NAFDAC intercepts N1.2bn fake malaria drugs in Lagos warehouse

The officers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have intercepted fake Malamal Forte malaria…

5 months ago

Resident doctors begin nationwide strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), on Friday, September 12, 2025, embarked on a five-day warning strike. The commencement…

5 months ago

Kebbi governor suspends commissioner after viral video of flooded hospital

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa-Ismail, with immediate effect. This is contained in…

5 months ago

Strike: Resident doctors extend ultimatum by 24 hours

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended the ultimatum issued to the Federal Government by 24 hours, following…

5 months ago

Pharmacist warns against silent epidemic as fake drugs flood Nigerian market

Pharmacist and healthcare expert, Lolu Ojo, has raised fresh concerns over the increasing circulation of fake and substandard medicines in…

5 months ago

Kaduna sets to vaccinate 5m children against measles-rubella

The Kaduna State Government has launched a mass immunisation campaign targeting over five million children across all 23 local government…

5 months ago

Diphtheria outbreak kills 10 in Niger

A diphtheria outbreak in Niger State has claimed the lives of at least 10 children in Agaie and Bida local…

5 months ago

FG disburses ₦192bn to boost PHCs amid rising costs

The Federal Government has disbursed over ₦192 billion to strengthen primary healthcare facilities nationwide through the Basic Health Care Provision…

5 months ago

Frequent ejaculation may lower prostate cancer risk — Expert

A medical expert, Dr. Uche Nwokwu, says frequent ejaculation may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. Nwokwu,…

5 months ago

Strange ailment hits Adamawa community

Residents of Malabo in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State have raised alarm over the outbreak of a strange…

5 months ago

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