Health

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 …

Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Umar Radda, commissioned a state-of-the-art Pharma-grade Warehouse yesterday. The Katsina State Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency facility is set to revolutionise the state’s storage and …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of “counterfeit” Paludex tablets and suspensions in Nigeria. The agency said the …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concern over its staff shortage, which was limiting the agency’s effectiveness in its regulatory duties. Prof. Mojisola …

Muhammad Garba Saratu Sale, a young mother of seven children from Balagu village, Kiyawa local government of Jigawa state has joined the campaign for promoting family planning in her community …

On Thursday, the Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) called on Kano state lawmakers to take decisive action in ensuring the thorough and effective implementation of the …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules suspected of causing severe adverse reactions. The agency …