Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

May 12, 2024

Lagos: NAFDAC bursts illegal alcohol factory, arrests manufacturer

He urged the public to report any suspicious activity of illegal producers of adulterated products or similar activities to the nearest NAFDAC office nationwide.

NAFDAC officials (Photo credit : Radio nigeria)
May 12, 2024

World Nurses Day: Expert commends dedication to duty despite challenges

Mrs Akinola said investing in better health and wellbeing of the nurses will attract and retain skilled and committed nurses,

NURSES
May 12, 2024

NAHCON begins vaccination of prospective pilgrims against meningitis, diphtheria, others in Kebbi

“This vaccination is very apt considering that the first inaugural flight will depart Nigeria on May 15.’’

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
May 12, 2024

Kogi: Reps evaluate ongoing, completed projects at teaching hospital

The House of Representatives Committee on Health has visited the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja to evaluate ongoing and completed projects.

May 11, 2024

UNTH inaugurates transformer, dispensers to promote hand hygiene

Mr Onodugo noted that the hospital in 2023 broke the age-long cycle of drought.

UNTH
May 10, 2024

Four dead, 177 cases recorded so far from unknown illness in Zamfara: Commissioner 

“The illness is found in Maradun, Shinkafi and Gusau local government areas in the state.”

Zamfara state map
May 10, 2024

Lassa Fever: 156 dead as NCDC confirms 857 cases across Nigeria in four months

NCDC said that despite efforts to combat the Lassa fever outbreak, challenges have persisted.

Lassa-fever
May 10, 2024

WHO publishes new guidelines to reduce infection from catheter use 

It said, “This can lead to serious conditions such as sepsis and difficult-to-treat complications in major organs like the brain and kidneys.”

May 10, 2024

AIDS foundation, CSOs express concern over WHO pandemic agreement proposal

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation and some civil society organisations have called for a readjustment of the WHO pandemic agreement draft in developing nations.

May 10, 2024

Argentina to carry out targeted vaccination against dengue

Argentina’s health ministry announced a “targeted” vaccination campaign against dengue after the country logged more than 420,000 cases this year.

DENGUE MOSQUITO