The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday handed over six ambulance boats to the Bayelsa State Government in a bid to improve healthcare and emergency response services in riverine communities living in far-flung areas. The ambulance boats, funded by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), are equipped with medical amenities and staffed…
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says is working towards establishing a preventive clinic for cancer in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country. The Director General of the institute, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, announced this at the weekend in Abuja during a one-day retreat for health journalists organised by…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the public about a hazardous drug mixture called Combine, adding that is a shortcut to death. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, posted on his social media account on Sunday, revealing details about the intercepted contraband along with a video showcasing…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever within one week across the country. The NCDC said this in a situation report for Week 13 published on its website, Friday. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness transmitted to humans through contact…
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, has launched a “revolutionary” vaccine against meningitis, which the World Health Organisation on Friday said was a world first. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, preventing future outbreaks and saving many lives,” said WHO Director-General,…
The European Union and Nigeria have joined forces in a collaborative effort to strengthen research and development capabilities in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry and to promote local production of vaccines and medical technologies. The agreement, worth €18 million, was formalized during the EU Global Gateway High-Level event on education in Brussels. Jutta Urpilainen, the European Commissioner…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has banned the sale of Turkey-made Dex Luxury Bar Soap. In the same vein, the agency said it is tracking fake Indian Injection powder. NAFDAC called on Nigerians to watch out for the counterfeit of Tandak injection powder made in India. NAFDAC, on its website,…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled the popular cough syrup, Benylin Pediatrics, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson following recent toxicity findings in the laboratory on the product. This was disclosed in a statement the Agency published on its website on Wednesday, in which it said laboratory analysis conducted…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that an estimated 6–7 million people worldwide are infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, leading to some 12,000 deaths every year. This information was revealed ahead of the 2024 World Chagas Disease Day, which focuses on early diagnosis and lifelong care to increase public…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of a disease of unknown origin in Sokoto state, with a total of 164 suspected cases identified in six wards of Isa local government area. Dr Jide Idris, the director general of the agency, stated, “Most of these cases are children aged…
