Health

Kano suspends health officials over vaccination negligence

The Kano State Government has suspended several health officials and representatives of partner organizations for failing to report for duty…

9 months ago

Lassa fever spreads to 21 states, 106 LGAs as cases climb to 906, death toll hits 168

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a growing outbreak of Lassa fever, which has claimed…

9 months ago

NAFDAC gives food companies 18 months to eliminate trans fats

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given Nigerian food manufacturers an 18-month grace period…

9 months ago

NCDC: Nigeria records 166 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate surpasses 2024

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January and September…

9 months ago

Resident doctors enforce 24-hour shift limit amid alarming shortages

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a new policy restricting doctors nationwide from working continuous shifts longer…

9 months ago

NAFDAC bans 101 pharmaceutical products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the immediate withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of…

9 months ago

Kaduna nurses, midwives hail Uba Sani on salary structure implementation

The Kaduna State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has commended Governor Uba Sani for…

9 months ago

Kano, UNICEF to vaccinate 7.8m children in measles-rubella, polio campaign

The Kano State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has announced plans to vaccinate over 7.8…

9 months ago

PCN seals 471 premises for regulatory violations in Edo

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 471 pharmaceutical premises in Edo State for various regulatory breaches uncovered during…

9 months ago

Why blackouts are killing patients in Nigerian hospitals

Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system was once again exposed after three patients at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano…

9 months ago

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