Health

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)  has destroyed over N120 billion worth of seized products across the six geo-political zones and the  Federal Capital Territory …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) have called for improved universal health coverage and health workers retention to achieve an efficient and equitable …

Lukman Abdulmalik  About 300 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) and clinics provide medical services to 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State. Almost every year, the state government celebrates its …

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to the United Nations …

Nigeria recorded a total of 1,154 Lassa fever cases with 190 deaths this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. The Director General of the …

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the Abba Care Initiative, enrolling over 300,000 individuals in a free health insurance scheme. The move to enhance healthcare access for …

In a bold step to combat sickle cell anaemia, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to commission a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to providing free, comprehensive care for patients …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 1,154 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of the 9,492 suspected cases, and 190 deaths so far in 2024. The …

Save the Children says three child-killer diseases – dengue, cholera, and mpox – witnessed major resurgences in 2024 fuelled partly by climate crises and conflict, with these illnesses likely to …

Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi), a non-governmental organization based in Port Harcourt, recently hosted a transformative workshop for its board members, staff, and volunteers. The 3-day workshop aimed at strengthening …