Health

150,000 Nigerian children born with sickle cell gene annually — FG

Over 150,000 Nigerian children are born each year with the sickle cell gene, largely due to widespread ignorance and misdiagnosis,…

10 months ago

PCN shuts down 48 pharmacies, 395 patent shops in Taraba

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down 443 pharmaceutical premises across nine local government areas in Taraba State…

10 months ago

NMA FCT threatens strike over dismissal of 3 doctors at National Hospital

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management…

10 months ago

Lassa fever kills 142 in 6 months – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has killed 142 people between January…

10 months ago

Kano targets 3.9m children in June polio vaccination campaign

The Kano State government has launched an ambitious campaign to vaccinate 3.9 million children under the age of five as…

10 months ago

Kaduna resident doctors suspend strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna State, has suspended its six-day warning strike.…

10 months ago

FG probes neglect of accident victims at FMC Abuja

The Federal Government has commenced an investigation into the alleged neglect of accident victims at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC)…

10 months ago

NAFDAC cautions Nigerians on use of dove soap, deodorants

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against using certain Dove-branded cosmetic products,…

10 months ago

NARD condemns sack of resident doctors in Kaduna, welcomes reinstatement deal

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has strongly condemned the dismissal of several of its members by the management…

11 months ago

Bauchi govt recruits 100 birth attendants to tackle maternal mortality

In a renewed effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality, the Bauchi State Government has recruited 100 skilled birth attendants…

11 months ago

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