Health

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 months 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 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

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