The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has received $118 million from the United States, through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, to provide life-saving assistance to over 1 million displaced people in Eastern and Central Africa. The funding comes as the number of displaced people in the region has doubled over the past four years,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State are participating in a five-day workshop to adapt the National Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy, supporting community mobilization efforts under the Advancing Nutrition in Nigeria Project. The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Helen Keller International, aims to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a detailed investigation into reports of suspected counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules, reportedly manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd. This probe comes in response to serious adverse reactions allegedly linked to the medication, with complaints emerging…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to address critical funding gaps and systemic challenges in its fight against Tuberculosis (TB). Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National TB Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, highlighted Nigeria’s progress in TB control while underscoring the urgent need…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on malaria, stating that the disease remains a significant threat in Africa, where 95% of global malaria deaths occur. According to the WHO’s World Malaria Report on Wednesday, low- and middle-income countries bear the brunt of the disease’s impact. WHO Director-General…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A landmark gene therapy has shown unprecedented results in reversing heart failure and restoring cardiac function in a large animal model. The therapy, which increases cardiac bridging integrator 1 (cBIN1) levels, significantly improved heart function and survival rates. Researchers focused on restoring cBIN1, a critical heart protein, which is lower in…
The Federal Government of Nigeria’s decision to implement a zero Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical products and medical devices was widely celebrated as a game-changer, aimed at reducing drug prices and easing financial pressures on Nigerians. The government set aside 150 days for the realization of the policy by offering zero import duty on…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed frustration with accessing the area in the Democratic Republic of Congo where a mysterious disease has emerged, saying the difficulty is a major challenge in determining its cause. WHO said in a new report heavy rains have made the region, located within a 48-hour drive from Congo’s capital…
Health professionals have raised concerns about the insufficient funding for family planning in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), highlighting it as a major factor contributing to Nigeria’s elevated maternal mortality rates. During a media round table hosted by the Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) on Monday, participants urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nutrition experts and advocates in Lagos are calling on the state government to prioritize funding for nutrition initiatives and expand the provision of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to combat malnutrition and anaemia among pregnant women. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged support for state governments in procuring and distributing…
