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Stakeholders urge united action to Curb Drug Abuse in Nigerian Universities
Stakeholders have called for united action to tackle the devastating impact of drug and substance abuse in universities across the country. The post Stakeholders urge united action to Curb Drug Abuse in Nigerian Universities appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria…
FG allays Ebola fears, sets up presidential task force communication team
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, even as it inaugurated a communication sub-committee under the Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness to strengthen public awareness and The post FG…
Weaponisation of healthcare could intimidate doctors, worsen brain drain — El-Rufai’s wife
Asiya El-Rufai, a lawyer, discussed the implications of the arrest of her husband’s personal physician, Bello Abubakar, during a recent interview on ARISE NEWS. The post Weaponisation of healthcare could intimidate doctors, worsen brain drain — El-Rufai’s wife appeared first on…
Kaduna Launches Five-Year Family Planning Strategy To Improve Maternal, Child Health
The Kaduna State Government said that said the new policy documents would provide a clear roadmap for expanding access to quality reproductive health services and promoting healthier families across the state. The post Kaduna Launches Five-Year Family Planning Strategy To…
Reps mull establishment of nutritionists council to curb quackery, improve public health
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards the establishment of the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria, in a move aimed at regulating the nutrition profession, eliminating quackery and strengthening public health across the country. The proposed…
FG Launches National Integrated Rehabilitation Services to tackle disability, NCD burden
The federal government has launched a National Integrated Rehabilitation Services in Primary Health Care (PHC) in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a health system that is inclusive, resilient, equitable and responsive to the needs of every Nigerian. The post FG Launches…
Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600
The Congolese authorities declared a fresh Ebola outbreak on 15 May. The post Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
HFN gets new trustees to drive healthcare reforms
The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has appointed former senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso and global health expert Dr Ebere Okereke to its Board of Trustees as part of efforts to strengthen its governance and support healthcare reforms in the country. The post HFN gets new…
Only 5% of fever cases in Lagos are malaria – Commissioner
Patients often present convinced they have malaria, while healthcare providers have historically treated fever as malaria The post Only 5% of fever cases in Lagos are malaria – Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.
600 Dead In DR Congo Ebola Outbreak
A total of 285 patients in the DRC have recovered, while 304 suspected cases of the viral haemorrhagic fever are under investigation. The post 600 Dead In DR Congo Ebola Outbreak appeared first on Channels Television.
DSS arrests journalist who covers Sowore ‘for possessing drone without certificate’
The Department of State Services (DSS) says its operatives arrested Zainab Sodiq, a journalist who covers the activities… The post DSS arrests journalist who covers Sowore ‘for possessing drone without certificate’ appeared first on TheCable.
Afreximbank commits $75m to boost medical research at Abuja health facility
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed a $75 million endowment fund to establish a research centre at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja. The AMCE is a 500-bed tertiary healthcare facility developed by Afreximbank in partnership The post…
FG pledges to expand HPV vaccination to end cervical cancer by 2030
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030 through expanded Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, wider screening services, strengthened treatment capacity and increased domestic investment in cancer…
Council to incorporate AI, new tech into varsity medical lab curriculum
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has concluded plans to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), biosecurity, bioinformatics and other emerging technologies into the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) curriculum in universities across the…
MSF ends diphtheria emergency response, vaccinates 835,000 children in Kano
Medicins Sans Frontières (MSF) has concluded its three-year emergency response to the diphtheria outbreak in Kano State after supporting the vaccination of more than 835,000 children against the disease. The mass vaccination campaign, conducted in collaboration with the Kano…
‘Shortage of commodities undermining family planning in Abia, Akwa Ibom’
The Society for Family Health (SFH) has identified shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools and provider training resources as major factors limiting the quality of family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. SFH Project Coordinator, Dr Eze The post…
Yobe upgrades Ngelzarma health centre to general hospital
The Yobe State Government has approved the upgrade of the Ngelzarma Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) to a general hospital as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services across the state. The facility is in Ngelzarma, along the 100-kilometre The post Yobe…
Lagos rescues unconscious pregnant woman, hands mother, baby to Plateau govt
By Chioma Obinna A 22-year-old pregnant woman found unconscious on a Lagos street has been rescued from the brink of death, delivered of a healthy baby girl and reunited with the Plateau State Government in what officials described as another success story of the Lagos State…
UK House of Lords honours NAFDAC’s Adeyeye for transforming Nigeria’s drug regulatory system
By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has been honoured at the UK House of Lords for her leadership in transforming Nigeria’s drug regulatory system into one of Africa’s most…
Health advocates seek reinstatement of suspended Lagos pregnancy guidelines
At the programme, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, a professor, stated that the state still records about 400 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, describing the figure as unacceptable for a megacity. The post Health advocates seek reinstatement of…
Senate Advances Bill To Criminalise Drug Hawking, Others, Proposes 15-Year Jail Term
Among its key provisions, the bill criminalises the production, importation, manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, possession and facilitation of counterfeit medical products, fake drugs and unwholesome processed foods. The post Senate Advances Bill To Criminalise…
Collaborative care would tackle modern healthcare complexities – Experts
Experts in the healthcare sector have advocated collaborative care to tackle complexities of modern healthcare demands. They stated that complexities of modern healthcare demands a multidisciplinary approach whereby professionals from diverse specialties work seamlessly together…
Lagos debunks HIV figures, unveils direct ARV procurement
…Insists 10,430 cases are diagnoses, not fresh infectionsBy Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government on Thursday dismissed widespread reports that the state recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, clarifying that the figure represents newly diagnosed cases and not fresh…
Nigeria must fund its health system, experts warns as donor support declines — Expert
By Sola Ogundipe Health advocates have called on Nigeria to strengthen domestic financing for healthcare, warning that continued dependence on foreign donors could leave millions of Nigerians without access to lifesaving services if external funding continues to shrink. The…