… Imo tops nation in maternal deaths; government unveils free C-section plan Nigeria’s maternal mortality crisis remains a pressing issue, with recent data from the Federal Ministry of Health revealing alarming statistics. In 2023, Imo State led the country with the highest maternal mortality rate of 1,837.1 deaths per 100,000 live births closely followed by…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. In that capacity, Bwala replaced Chief Ajuri Ngelale who stepped down on September 7 citing family reasons. The announcement was made through a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who also revealed that Tinubu has appointed three other individuals…
••Government should do more to stem the public health emergency As Nigeria joins the rest of the world today (Thursday, November 14) to commemorate this year’s World Diabetes Day, tagged, ‘Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps’, it is important that the federal government and other stakeholders address this huge burden. Health authorities must take seriously the recent…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. NAFDAC announced via it social media platforms that the facility, located in Amina Plaza, was discovered to be producing unsafe and unregistered herbal mixtures. “Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, our…
As Nigeria join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) has issued a call to action for urgent collaboration across all sectors in Africa to address the rising prevalence of diabetes. Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted the urgency of tackling…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has sounded the alarm on pneumonia, highlighting its devastating impact on children under five years old. In commemoration of World Pneumonia Day, the ministry revealed in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) that pneumonia claims over 700,000 young lives annually, accounting for…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Healthineers to bolster cancer care capabilities across the country. This collaboration involves a significant purchase agreement for advanced oncology equipment, which will be deployed to enhance treatment options and improve patient outcomes. Coordinating Minister of Health and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat drug abuse and counterfeit products in Nigeria. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), in a statement signed by the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. Oyebanji made this promise on Wednesday, while hosting the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, and her team. The governor emphasized his administration’s intention to…
Nigeria’s economic hardship induced by multiplier effects of the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu is resulting in multiple health outcomes, as the citizens continue to bear the burden. In this special report, Juliet Jacob writes on the consequential outcomes Devastating Effect of Hardship on the Population Nigeria’s socioeconomic landscape has deteriorated in recent…
