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Health

June 3, 2025

Gov. Aiyedatiwa inaugurates upgraded Ondo medical warehouse, decries drug counterfeiting   

Mr Aoyedatiwa said, “We are taking concrete steps to eliminate fake medicines from our supply chain.’’

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
June 3, 2025

NNMDA produces 27 natural medicines, supplements, woos private sector

“We have successfully developed 27 products. Five already have NAFDAC registration numbers, while 18 are undergoing regulatory assessment,” said NNMDA.

Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)
June 3, 2025

Milk Day: FG, Nestlé sign agreement to establish dairy training centre

“The partnership also focuses on enhancing milk quality and productivity across local dairy clusters through knowledge sharing and technical support,” said Nestlé boss.

Dairy Farm used to illustrate this story (Credit: Business Post)
June 3, 2025

Gov Otti’s administration advocates preventive measures against diphtheria outbreak

The Abia government has issued a public health advisory following a reported outbreak of diphtheria in the neighbouring Imo.

Governor Alex Otti
June 2, 2025

End aid dependency, WHO tells African leaders

“The choices we make now will shape the future of global health financing. We must get it right,” Mr Ghebreyesus said.

AU leaders
June 2, 2025

FG urged to tackle hospital malnutrition

“This gap costs lives, especially among the most vulnerable, and this conference is our united response,” said WASPEN president.

Abuja Clinic
June 2, 2025

Africa must accelerate local vaccine production: Tomori

Mr Tomori said UNICEF-managed procurement for Gavi-eligible countries delivered 729 million doses for just $137 million, at a rock-bottom average of $0.18 per dose.

Vaccines; Tomori
June 2, 2025

FG launches digital health reform to strengthen service delivery

The federal government states that it is undertaking a comprehensive digital transformation of Nigeria’s health system under the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
June 2, 2025

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 descendant of Omicron JN.1 lineage: WHO

The symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are similar to previous COVID-19 variants and may include sore throat, cough, fever, and fatigue.

COVID-19
June 2, 2025

Hajj 2025: NAHCON issues health advisory to Nigerian pilgrims after heatwave alert

The NAHCON chairman urged the media to help the commission disseminate the information to pilgrims.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI