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Health

December 23, 2025

FG moves to regulate online pharmacy services

Mr Pate said it was geared towards modernising healthcare delivery and enabling Nigerians to access affordable medicine, no matter where they live.

Pharmacy
December 23, 2025

WHO unveils traditional medicine global library

The World Health Organisation on Monday unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library.

HERBAL AND ORTHODOX MEDICINES
December 22, 2025

Kaduna govt recruits 1,800 health workers

Mr Yusuf-Jamo said the screening exercise was conducted fairly.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
December 22, 2025

UBTH inaugurates Japan-donated 160-slice CT scan machine

Ms Ize-Iyamu noted that the cutting-edge technology would enable timely medical interventions

Idia Ize-Iyamu
December 22, 2025

Arrest of unlicensed healers in Cross River commendable: NMA

According to NMA, the vendors offered medical treatments and sold unapproved herbal products to unsuspecting members of the public.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS AND NMA LOGO
December 22, 2025

Trump commits $200 million to fund 900 ‘Christian healthcare centres’ in Nigeria

The U.S. government says it has signed a $5.1 billion five-year bilateral healthcare memorandum of understanding with Nigeria.

Donald Trump official potrait
December 21, 2025

Out-of-pocket health spending in Nigeria fell to 58.3% in 2024: Report

The report showed that the 2024 figure represents a marginal drop from 58.8 per cent in 2023.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
December 21, 2025

Health reforms restoring trust; Buhari, Jonathan failed to provide conducive environment for workers: Pate

Mr Pate said poor implementation of commitments in the past led to widespread dissatisfaction among health workers.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
December 20, 2025

Plateau govt seals pharmacy over expired drug

He stated that the pharmacy would remain closed pending full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Map of Plateau State
December 20, 2025

NAFDAC alerts public to health risk of Indomie noodles brand

The agency said the recall was due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs.

Vegetable Flavour brand of Indomie Noodles