NAFDAC Trains Bayelsa Health Workers on Drug Safety Monitoring
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safer medicines by training Bayelsa…
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Kano Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Viral Fever in Abuja
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has issued a public advisory after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
NHIA Expands Maternal, Neonatal Care Nationwide with Kano Rollout
ABUJA, Nigeria- The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has unveiled a new neonatal initiative in Kano under its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care…
FG Warns Health Workers Against Diversion of Vital Medical Supplies
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to health workers and warehouse managers against diverting or mismanaging medical commodities intended…
Police Seize 7,800 Stolen Food Packs Meant for Borno Children
BORNO, Nigeria – Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects with 7,871 therapeutic food packs meant for malnourished children. Police spokesperson, ASP Nahum…
Nigeria Investigates Deadly Flesh-Eating Outbreak Suspected as Buruli Ulcer
ADAMAWA, Nigeria – Federal authorities have begun investigations into a deadly flesh-eating outbreak in Malabu, Adamawa State, which has killed seven people and infected…
Poorly Treated Infections Block Tubes, Cause Infertility – Expert Warns Women
ADO EKITI, Nigeria – Consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, Prof. Adebayo Adeniyi, has warned that untreated pelvic infections remain one of the leading causes of…
Update: Wike Hails FCT Doctors for Ending Strike After Mediation
ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised resident doctors for ending their week-long strike, describing the decision as being…
Cholera Kills 58, Infects 250 in Bauchi State Outbreak
BAUCHI, Nigeria – A cholera outbreak has killed 58 people and infected more than 250 others across Bauchi State, officials confirmed on Friday. Deputy…
Abuja Suspected Fever Case Negative – NCDC Rules Out Ebola
ABUJA, Nigeria – A suspected viral haemorrhagic fever case at Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja, has tested negative, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…