Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has launched a free Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screening and counseling program for attendees and exhibitors at the 2024 Trade Fair, taking place from November 1 to 10 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. This initiative, led by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), aims…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to universal health coverage and improving maternal health in Nigeria, emphasising primary healthcare and collaboration with stakeholders. Speaking at a legislative dialogue in Abuja, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, highlighted the government’s commitment to reducing child and maternal mortality. A statement signed by…
In response to recent concerns raised by the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), German skincare company Beiersdorf has confirmed that its Nivea Black and White Invisible Roll-on deodorant containing the chemical Lilial™ has not been sold in Nigeria since 2022. The clarification followed a warning from NAFDAC, which urged…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to vaccinate 3.8 million children against measles in four northern states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Plateau. The seven-day vaccination campaign, which is set to commence on Saturday, aims to protect young children from the highly contagious disease. Patrick Akor, Health Officer at…
Sightsavers International and the Kaduna State Government are set to provide river blindness treatment to over 2.7 million residents across six local government areas (LGAs), including Makarfi, Lere, and Kaduna South. The initiative was officially launched in Makarfi on Friday, aimed at combating the resurgence of the disease in the region. Tabitha Kane, Senior Programme…
A recent study published in Nature highlights the long-term health impacts of sugar consumption during early childhood, specifically between six months and two years of age. Led by economist, Tadeja Gračner from the University of Southern California, the research analyzed data from the UK Biobank, revealing that children exposed to high sugar levels in early…
In a decisive step to ensure food safety, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Abuja’s Wuse Zone 4, filled with expired and unregistered food items worth about 87.5 million naira. The discovery highlights the agency’s commitment to combating the distribution of unsafe food products,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently approved two additional diagnostic tests for mpox under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure. This significant development aims to expand access to quality-assured testing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that are grappling with mpox outbreaks. The newly approved tests are the Xpert…
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,…
