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NAFDAC pledges crackdown on drug hawkers, fruit ripeners using carbide says 200,000 Nigerians die annually from contaminated food Amid reports that no fewer than 200,000 Nigerians, including children under five,

Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to meet the ending open defecation practice by 2025 target. Dr

Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care

Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for the seventh year for delivering exceptional dental services and setting the benchmark for excellence in the Nigerian

Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health

Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited

NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of  ‘dangerous’ herbal products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC

Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers  of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made

Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides

The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained

Spain passes law for menstrual leave

Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on June 1st. The Gender

Grow food, not life threatening tobacco crops – WHO urges governments

The World Health Organisation  (WHO), has urged governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. In a message today to mark the World

Adesina urges support for Africa Pharm Foundation

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has urged critical stakeholders on the continent to support the bank’s  Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF).   The AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this

WHO cautions against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of

FG inaugurates virtual health platform

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on Monday inaugurated “NigComHealth’ platform to transform the healthcare sector in the country.  The Minister, Prof. Isa Pantami, unveiled the Nigeria Communications

It’s ‘No work, No pay’ – Labour Minister warns resident doctors as they commence warning strike

The Federal Government has warned members of  the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, gave

NAFDAC alerts consumers on recalled male performance enhancement capsule

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Sunday, warned users/consumers against the use of PrimeZen Black 6000mg, a male performance enhancement capsule recalled from the

Resident doctors begin five-day warning strike Wednesday

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day warning strike over the failure of the Federal Government to meet its demands. The resident doctors said the strike

152 million babies born preterm in the last decade

Of every 10 babies born, 1 is preterm – and every 40 seconds, 1 of those babies dies Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any

Truthware Solutions launches embedded health insurance product

SPONSORED POST Truthware Solutions, a telecommunications access enabler has initiated an innovative means of making healthcare accessible to Nigerians by fostering integration between AXA Mansard and Airtel Nigeria, to launch

WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was ending its 10-month-long global health emergency for mpox, a viral disease that led to confirmed cases in more than a

Solution to brain-drain: Government must prioritise healthcare financing, NMA says

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says prioritising healthcare financing by all tiers of governments is critical to reversing brain-drain in the health sector. The association said this in a communique

World Veterinary Day: NVMA want vet desks in NDLEA, NEMA others

World Veterinary Day: Veterinarians want vet desks in NDLEA, NEMA others The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called for the establishment of veterinary desks in emergency management institutions and

NAFDAC issues alert on Killer Cough Syrup

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over the danger of a killer cough syrup, NATURCOLD. According to it’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,

NAFDAC approves R21 malaria vaccine

Becomes 2nd country to grant approval The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Monday, gave a provisional approval for R21 malaria vaccine for use in

1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility – WHO

Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published today by WHO. Around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in

Resident doctors kick against compulsory service bill

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has opposed the compulsory five-year service licensing of doctors proposed by the House of Representatives. The group made its stand known in a

Doctors indicted for negligence in Lagos Chef’s death

A coroner’s inquest has indicted doctors of a Lagos-based hospital for medical negligence in the death of Peju Ugboma a chef and mother of two.  Ugboma died after she suffered