Health

Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has commenced the distribution of essential drugs and Mama Kits for pregnant and nursing mothers for all primary healthcare centers across the state’s …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that 91% of women in Rivers State patronize skilled birth attendants during delivery. UNICEF Health Manager, Dr. Martin Dohlsten, disclosed this on …

Kano State Government through the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), has uncovered and removed 8,875 ghost enrollees from 10 high-volume healthcare facilities in the metropolis, leading to a …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian firm, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, over alleged production and importation of dangerous opioid combinations into West …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has engaged stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry over the high cost of medications in Nigeria. Tunji Bello, the executive vice-chairman and chief executive …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was …

Musa Na Allah, Sokoto A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Zubairu Umar, has called for enhanced community engagement and awareness to improve mental health management in the country. The Deputy Director of …

Bauchi State has the highest prevalence of child malnutrition with approximately 54,000 cases, according to Dr Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field Office for UNICEF in Bauchi. She revealed this during …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reported concerning findings from its ongoing enforcement activities at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos. The agency …

Muhammad Garba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) through GAVI funded project has spent over N4 billion to straighten immunization coverage and effective primary healthcare services in Jigawa state. Speaking …