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Health

February 27, 2026

UN drug alert stops shipment of 1.6 billion lethal fentanyl doses

“Our role is to reinforce the cooperative efforts of countries and territories through our work,” INCB president Sevil Atasoy said.

Fentanyl
February 27, 2026

Otti flags off maiden general hospital project in Abia community

Gov Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of a maiden general hospital in Ohanku-Ndoki, Ukwa East LGA, to improve access to secondary healthcare in the area.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
February 26, 2026

Protesters storm NAFDAC Lagos office over sachet alcohol ban

Mr Michael stated that NAFDAC had not provided empirical evidence supporting claims that children had easy access to sachet alcohol.

Sachet alcohol (credit: Businessday) and NAFDAC (credit: punch)
February 26, 2026

Kaduna moves against neglected tropical diseases 

Ms Kane urged government to expand the training of surgeons to reduce travel distances for patients.

Kaduna State
February 26, 2026

California leads 15-state lawsuit over federal childhood vaccine policy

California attorney general Rob Bonta announced the legal action, warning that the new guidance could increase disease transmission and drive up Medicaid costs.

Babies Credit: istock
February 26, 2026

Contamination: NAFDAC announces recall of Aptamil, Follow-on milks

NAFDAC issued the alert on X on Wednesday to notify healthcare professionals, caregivers, relevant stakeholders, and the public.

Aptamil, Follow-on milks
February 25, 2026

MMS recommended for FCT pregnant women to combat anaemia

Pregnant women at the facility lauded MMS for improving their health.

Pregnant Women
February 25, 2026

South Korea’s fertility rate rises to four-year high

South Korea’s total fertility rate rose to a four-year high in 2025, supported by continued growth in the number of births, government data showed on Wednesday.

babies
February 24, 2026

Gov. Idris promises loans, houses, cars for Kebbi teachers

The governor said, “The government of Kebbi will continue to look into the plights of our teachers.” Nasir Idris.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris
February 24, 2026

UAE introduces new mechanism to end medicine monopolies

The country said the measures to prevent monopolies and strengthen drug security.

UAE