Thursday, October 15, 2026

Health

May 19, 2025

NAFDAC uncovers group using evangelism to distribute suspected fake drugs

Mr Oligbu disclosed that a group member was apprehended while administering one of the suspected fake products to a member of the public.

NAFDAC officials at Onitsha drug market
May 19, 2025

Kano govt raises awareness as hypertension cases soar

The commissioner added that the government was taking proactive steps to address the increasing prevalence of hypertension.

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Credit: Facebook)
May 19, 2025

Janabi nominated WHO African region director

The World Health Organisation says Mohamed Janabi has been nominated as the next African regional director.

World Health Organisation
May 18, 2025

MediPool: Tinubu restoring hope of neglected regions through drug price cuts, says ICRC DG

Mr Ewalefoh said the MediPool initiative aimed to centralise the procurement and distribution of essential medicines, vaccines, and consumables.

Jobson Ewalefoh
May 18, 2025

Gov. Nwifuru’s wife urges pregnant women to take antenatal care seriously

The governor’s wife said every pregnant or nursing mother deserved to live a healthy life.

Pregnant Women
May 18, 2025
Hypertension Society of Nigeria
May 18, 2025

NSSF impacts 32 million Nigerians in healthcare support

Ms Chinye-Nwoko expressed dismay over the quality of healthcare in the country’s health institutions due to brain drain.

NSSF
May 18, 2025

Abia commission educates stakeholders on autism, intellectual disability management

Mr Onyebuchi said that the workshop was a demonstration of the state government’s commitment to inclusive education.

Alex Otti
May 18, 2025

UNICEF trains Kaduna health officials in gender care

Lack of proper data collection tools was one of the major challenges identified during the workshop.

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May 17, 2025

FMC Ebute Metta pays N20 million monthly but gets only three hours of daily power supply: Medical Director

The medical director said the extraordinary expenses have led to the monthly consumption of 80,000 litres of diesel.

Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos (Credit: FMC)