Health

FG: HIV prevention drug to arrive in March

The Federal Government has announced that consignments of Lenacapavir, a newly approved drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive…

3 weeks ago

Benue confirms 45 Lassa fever cases, 10 dead

The death toll from Lassa fever in Benue State has climbed to 10, as health authorities confirm 45 positive cases…

3 weeks ago

NAFDAC halts approval of multi-dose Artemether, Lumefantrine products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its directive discontinuing the registration of multi-dose…

4 weeks ago

FG criticised as medical tourism outflow hits $549m

The Federal Government is facing criticism following a sharp rise in foreign exchange outflows for medical travel, with Nigerians spending…

4 weeks ago

Ogun begins health audit, tests 500 residents for lead exposure

The Ogun State Government has launched an independent health audit in Ogijo, located in Sagamu Local Government Area, amid concerns…

4 weeks ago

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on revalidated infant milk formula

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about a revalidated batch of…

4 weeks ago

Working under fire: How extreme heat is reshaping health in Kano

By Lukman Abdulmalik The sun is already unforgiving in the city of Kano by mid morning. Abubakar Umar is a…

1 month ago

Lassa fever kills 70, hits 318 cases — NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 70 deaths from Lassa fever in the first seven…

1 month ago

FG raises the alarm over spread of fake veterinary drugs

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over the continued circulation of substandard and falsified veterinary medicines, blaming weak…

1 month ago

Local food grinders may increase organ failure risk — FIIRO

The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), has raised concerns over the potential health risks linked to the widespread…

1 month ago

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