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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
NAFDAC orders recall, destruction of alcohol in sachets, PET bottles
The agency also ordered the destruction of the recalled products under its supervision, saying manufacturers will bear the full cost of the exercise. The post NAFDAC orders recall, destruction of alcohol in sachets, PET bottles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN
…. 20.6m cases, 9.8m deaths recorded worldwide in 2024 By Chioma Obinna The just-released GLOBOCAN report has revealed that the global cancer burden is rising sharply, with 20.6 million new cases and 9.8 million deaths recorded worldwide in 2024. It also showed that deep…
Children bear brunt as funding crisis threatens global HIV gains – New report
By Chioma Obinna Children are increasingly bearing the brunt of the global HIV response as funding cuts disrupt prevention, testing and treatment services, with 2.27 million children and adolescents aged 0–19 living with HIV in 2025. The UNAIDS Special Report for AIDS 2026,…
FCTA trains health workers in basic life support, plans Code Blue teams in hospitals
Health workers from Asokoro, Maitama, Wuse, Gwarinpa, Kuje, Kubwa and Nyanya hospitals are participating in the training The post FCTA trains health workers in basic life support, plans Code Blue teams in hospitals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Hope for cancer patients as scientists report breakthrough in personalised cancer vaccines
Merck and Moderna said the vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a large trial involving more than 1,000 patients. The post Hope for cancer patients as scientists report breakthrough in personalised cancer vaccines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PCN board shake-up: Pharmacists reject reduced council, demand stronger professional representation
By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Sunday rejected any attempt to weaken the professional composition of the Governing Council of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, warning that reducing professional representation could undermine regulation,…
Redeemer’s Health Village takes on medical tourism with robotic surgery services
By Chioma Obinna To reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism trend, Redeemer’s Health Village, a 300-bed multispecialty hospital established by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in partnership with RoboMed Global Inc., USA, has launched a robotic surgery programme to bring…
PT Health Watch: Sex during pregnancy is usually safe, but some risks remain – Expert
PREMIUM TIMES spoke with Halimat Jimoh, a nurse and midwife, who explained when sex is considered safe during pregnancy, the risks associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and why oral sex also requires caution. The post PT Health Watch: Sex during pregnancy is…
3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap
… Experts add: Register them where they are bornBy Chioma Obinna The first cry came, then the rush of hands. A newborn baby girl had just entered the world. While nurses attended to the mother and cleaned the baby, Emmanuel Joseph was already thinking beyond the excitement of…
Cheers, excitement, as Imo performs first robotic surgery
…No cut, blood loss, nerve damage; robot can magnify tissues 10 times bigger – Lead surgeon By Emmanuel Iheaka Imo State, on Friday, performed first robotic surgery on a patient said to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. A United Kingdom-based Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic…
3.64m Nigerians live with corneal blindness, as Eye Bank unveils Joke Silva as ambassador
… Over 200 patients on waiting list for transplantsBy Chioma Obinna The Eye Bank for Restoring Sight in Nigeria has disclosed that about 3.64 million Nigerians, representing about 1.5 per cent of the country’s population, are living with corneal blindness. The organisation also…
Avon screens documentary spotlighting fibroids as survivor recounts 10-year ordeal, 17 growths removed
… Warns painful, heavy periods are not normalBy Chioma Obinna Avon Medical Practice has used the story of a Nigerian woman who endured a decade-long battle with uterine fibroids, culminating in the removal of 17 growths, to spotlight the impact of the condition on women’s…
YEDI holiday camp equips teens with life skills, HIV knowledge, financial literacy
By Chioma Obinna The Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative, YEDI, has used its holiday camp to equip teenagers with practical life skills, HIV knowledge, financial literacy and health education, as part of efforts to help young people make informed decisions and become…
Fund nutrition or lose fight against child malnutrition – CS-SUNN
By Chioma Obinna Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria, CS-SUNN, has challenged local governments across Lagos State to make nutrition a budget priority, warning that the fight against malnutrition cannot succeed when nutrition interventions are left without dedicated…
CANMA leadership workshop fulfils African medical leadership vision — Enabulele
By Chioma Obinna A past President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and founding coordinator of the Coalition of African National Medical Associations (CANMA), Dr Osahon Enabulele, has congratulated African physicians, CANMA, the World Medical Association (WMA) and…
Avon screens documentary spotlighting fibroids as survivor recounts 10-year ordeal
By Chioma Obinna Avon Medical Practice has used the story of a Nigerian woman who endured a decade-long battle with uterine fibroids, culminating in the removal of 17 growths, to spotlight the impact of the condition on women’s quality of life and the importance of timely…
FG inaugurates committees for 67th National Council on Health, demands result-oriented recommendations
The council, which will bring together key stakeholders across the federal and state health sectors, will be held under the theme, “From Commitment to Results: Delivering Quality and Equitable Healthcare for All Nigerians. The post FG inaugurates committees for 67th National…
CEPI commits $4.17m to study vaccine protection against Ebola virus
The research comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to battle the outbreak caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The post CEPI commits $4.17m to study vaccine protection against Ebola virus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up
After US aid cuts disrupted free HIV treatment, some Nigerian patients turn to unproven ‘cures’. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ebola: DRC gets 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses as Bundibugyo outbreak worsens
DRC receives 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses, with 20,000 for a Phase III trial against Bundibugyo virus and 50,000 for frontline and health workers. The post Ebola: DRC gets 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses as Bundibugyo outbreak worsens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists
By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a…
FEC approves N540bn to upgrade National Hospital, build cancer centre
It also approved N64.92 billion for modular clinics and a theatre complex, to be constructed by Strabbing Construction Limited. The post FEC approves N540bn to upgrade National Hospital, build cancer centre appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Liberia charges ex-VP Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking after $317m cocaine bust
Liberia has charged former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offences as part of… The post Liberia charges ex-VP Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking after $317m cocaine bust appeared first on TheCable.
Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failure
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) advises people using latex condoms to use water-based or silicone-based lubricants rather than oil-based products The post Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failure appeared first on Premium…