The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the potential dangers associated with a popular deodorant product in Nigeria. The agency issued a public safety warning following the recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-On Deodorant (50ml), which bears the label “48H Protection in African Climate.”…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of 24 individuals in Kebbi State, with 875 cases reported across 10 local government areas. The Director of Public Health, Abubakar Bagudu Muhammad, confirmed that 13 of these deaths occurred in Suru Local Government Area. The outbreak has been linked to poor environmental sanitation,…
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has announced the upcoming launch of the country’s first-ever state of health report. Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Thursday, the minister said this report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the nation’s healthcare system and chart a course for future improvements….
In a recent survey, the North-East region of Nigeria recorded the highest fertility rate, averaging 6.1 children per woman, closely followed by the North-West at 5.9. The 2023–24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), released Wednesday in Abuja, highlights a decline in the national fertility rate from 6.3 children in 2008 to 4.8 now. The…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Dr. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has initiated a three-day medical outreach aimed at supporting 3,000 underprivileged residents in Bauchi State through his Chigari Foundation. The outreach began over the weekend and is set to provide a range of essential healthcare services. During the launch, Dr….
In a bid to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flagged an unregistered brand of condoms, known as Foula, as a potential hazard after finding the product being sold illegally in Nigeria. The condoms, with labels in a non-English language, were discovered in the states of…
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has announced the upcoming launch of the country’s first-ever state of health report. Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Thursday, the minister said this report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the nation’s healthcare system and chart a course for future improvements….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, revealing that tuberculosis (TB) has likely reclaimed its position as the world’s leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19. This disturbing trend is largely attributed to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the 30 high TB…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the Project 10 Million Campaign commenced across the country, people of Kano state have been urged to come out for screening for hypertension and diabetes. The call was made by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf on Monday while leading the symbolic commencement of the exercise at…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards achieving a self-sustaining healthcare system by partnering with pharmaceutical giant, GSK, to enhance local drug production in Nigeria. This collaboration is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Initiative to unlock the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC). According to Minister of Health and Social…
