West African scientists in Ghana for CelebrateLAB conference
Local vaccine manufacturing tops agenda Medical Laboratory and research scientists from across…
Support waiver for intellectual property rules on COVID-19 vaccine production – NGO coalition tell FG
In a bid to have equitable access to COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria…
International Women’s Day: Climate change damaging women’s health – WHO Regional Director for Africa
As the world marks the International women’s Day today, the WHO Regional…
More than half of parents, pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing – WHO, UNICEF
New report details exploitative practices employed by $55 billion formula industry, compromising…
Nigeria destroys over 1 million expired COVID-19 vaccines in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) alongside…
Court convicts patient’s relatives for assaulting UBTH health workers
CMD says hospital will not tolerate assault against its workforce Restates commitment…
NCDC confirms emergence of Omicron variant in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday December 1, confirmed…
Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic deepening HIV epidemic inequalities, UNICEF warns, ahead of World AIDS Day
Says one child was infected with HIV every two minutes in 2020…
Experts raise alarm on increasing rate of antibiotic resistance
Say we may be heading towards pre-antibiotic era Experts, once again decried…
World Diabetes Day: DICOMA-I expresses concern over rising cost of drugs, devices
says many patients can no longer control their condition As Nigeria joins…
NAFDAC, chemical manufacturers agree to explore international market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC and…
NCDC commissions infectious disease treatment centre in Katsina
'The treatment centre in Katsina is the fifth to be commissioned in…
Nephrologist worries over rising cases of kidney disorders
says UBTH is installing more equipment to handle cases A Benin-based Consultant…
‘You are not safe if only your citizens are vaccinated’
Experts warn developed countries against COVID-19 Nationalism Experts have warned developed countries…
Lagos vows to strictly enforce international COVID-19 travel protocols
"The Federal Government has put very strict guidelines in place for people…
NAFDAC warns against using chemicals to enhance food, drinks
Apprehends Merchants of dangerous chemicals that killed three in Kano after consumption…
NLNG, USAID sign pact to eliminate malaria in Bonny
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) today signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding…
UNICEF condemns attack on Government Science College, Kagara
UNICEF has condemned the Tuesday February 16 attack on students and staff…
NAFDAC approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
FG releases handbook on COVID-19 home management
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the Federal…
Osinbajo visits NCDC
Commends health workers for their efforts in fight against COVID-19 Vice President,…
Biden restores America’s ties with WHO
The United States of America is set to play its leading role…
WHO secures 2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines
deliveries expected to begin next month Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says the…
