Health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the 2025 funding cuts will have a devastating impact on tuberculosis (TB) programmes. According to a release by the the organisation on Thursday in …

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 …