Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

April 20, 2026

Japa Syndrome: Ondo medical professionals issue strike warning over severe manpower shortage

The association gave the Ondo State government until April 28, 2026, to act.

Nigerian Medical Association
April 20, 2026

NAFDAC warns Nigerians about fake, hazardous Colgate toothpaste

The shop owner informed the team that the products were purchased from a door-to-door sales representative, but no proof of purchase was provided.

NAFDAC warns Nigerians about fake Colgate
April 20, 2026

PSN chair hails tax waivers, says drug prices will fall

President Bola Tinubu has been praised for approving tax waivers for the pharmaceutical sector.

chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Kwara chapter, Abdulmalik Baba
April 18, 2026

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko takes campaign against malaria to health minister 

The minister highlighted increased compliance with the use of insecticide-treated nets.

Jide Kosoko and insecticide-treated nets.
April 17, 2026

UNICEF targets 2.2 million Nigerian children for vaccination 

The initiative, supported by the Republic of Korea, is expected to close Nigeria’s immunisation gap.

UNICEF
April 17, 2026

Family planning has reduced maternal mortality by 30%: Official

He stressed the need for increased grassroots awareness and accurate information on family planning.

Nursing mothers
April 17, 2026

NEWSAN advocates increased WASH funding in Plateau  

Mr Benson highlighted the growing burden of neglected tropical diseases linked to poor water and sanitation.

WASH Project (Credit: United Nations)
April 17, 2026

N7 billion spent on shock response, social protection in Nigeria: WFP

WFP says it spent approximately $5 million, or N7.4 billion, on shock-response and social protection in Nigeria in 2025.

WFP officials in Nigeria
April 17, 2026

Kaduna: PCN seals 600 medicine stores, arrests two for violations

Mr Chiroma said the operation, which began on Monday, covered Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Zaria, Makarfi, Kudan, Igabi, Chikun, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Ikara LGAs.

Sealed pharmacy in Nigeria
April 16, 2026

Africa CDC raises alarm over strange illness in Burundi

Mr Boum said that a multisectoral rapid response team had been deployed.

Burundi