Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

May 21, 2026

NAFDAC destroys N2 billion worth of counterfeit drugs in Kaduna

He said the agency had seized 503 cartons of pregabalin capsules IP 300mg, amounting to 11 million doses, over the past two months.

NAFDAC
May 21, 2026

Sexually transmitted infections hit record levels in Europe

Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections have risen sharply in Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said on Thursday.

Hospital
May 21, 2026

Civil society advocates creation of child nutrition fund in Benue

Theresa Ikwue, the ministry’s commissioner, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to policies and partnerships that promote the welfare of women and children.

malnourished children
May 21, 2026

Ebola risk high inside DR Congo, no pandemic emergency, WHO declares

WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus gave the update to journalists on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly on Wednesday.

Ebola patients
May 21, 2026

Nigeria activates Ebola preventive measures as virus kills over 100 in DRC

The Nigerian government has assured Nigerians of activating precautionary measures against the Ebola virus disease.

Temperature of people checked at Lagos airport
May 21, 2026

SFH, partners disseminate findings on hormonal IUD scale-up in Nasarawa

Abdulsamad Salihu, the executive director of donor-funded portfolio directorate at SFH, described the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s reproductive health journey.

Society for Family Health,
May 21, 2026

NAFDAC urges stakeholders to lead AMR, ADR campaign

NAFDAC has charged stakeholders and Nigerians to lead vigilance against Antimicrobial Resistance on drugs and Adverse Drug Reactions.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
May 21, 2026

WHO honours six global health laureates

The World Health Organisation said six laureates advancing primary health care were recognised during the 79th World Health Assembly.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
May 20, 2026

WHO releases additional $3.5 million to tackle Ebola in DRC, Uganda

He highlighted the challenges posed by the significant population movements in the DR Congo.

Ebola Patients
May 20, 2026

Civil society seeks creation of Benue child nutrition fund

Mr Ikwue reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to policies and partnerships that promote the welfare of women and children in the state.

Benue State Â