NAFDAC Raids Kaduna Market, Seizes Fake Herbal Drugs, Arrests Three
KADUNA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided the popular Kawo Market in Kaduna State, confiscating…
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SAFIRE Trial Begins to Test Malaria Drugs in Early Pregnancy
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) has launched the SAFIRE trial to test malaria therapies in early pregnancy, a group long…
WACCPS Strengthens Clinical Physiology Training to Boost Health Standards
ABUJA, Nigeria – The West African College of Clinical Physiology Sciences (WACCPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing physiology through postgraduate training and regional…
WHO Warns of Global Chikungunya Surge as Outbreaks Spread
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation warns of a global chikungunya resurgence, with more than 445,000 suspected and confirmed cases and 155 deaths…
JAMB Screens 176 Brilliant Underage UTME Candidates Nationwide in 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 underage candidates who excelled in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…
Parents Demand Special Schools for Children Living with Cerebral Palsy
KWARA, Nigeria – Parents of children living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Nigeria have urged governments to establish dedicated schools and employ trained shadow…
Kano Launches Landmark Measles-Rubella Drive, Targets Every Child
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has launched a landmark Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Campaign, aiming to vaccinate every eligible child and strengthen immunisation…
Edo Launches Innovative Plan to Cut Maternal, Infant Deaths
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has launched the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) to curb preventable deaths among…
Lagos Steps Up Maternal, Infant Health Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and infant deaths through improved access to healthcare and innovative interventions.…
WHO Warns: 15m Teens Now Addicted to Vaping
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a growing youth vaping epidemic, reporting that more than 15 million…