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The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a nationwide sensitisation drive to reinforce the outright ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of sachet-packaged alcohol. It described the move as a strategic intervention to safeguard public health and national stability. The disclosure was made on March 3, 2026, during a joint press briefing convened…
The Kwara State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that a corps member died of Lassa fever at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in the state. The clarification was issued on Tuesday in a statement by the Ministry of Health’s Press Secretary, Saad Hamdalat, following an investigation by the state’s…
The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over the changing health challenges in the country, warning that the country is currently dealing with multiple layers of disease at the same time. Speaking at the official inauguration of the Nuparadigm Health Foundation, which marks a new era of health awareness and n the country, a…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved a substantial increase in rural allowances for health workers as part of efforts to address the shortage of medical personnel in remote communities across the state. The governor announced the decision after inspecting several government projects in the northern axis of Borno. The inspection covered Government Secondary School,…
The Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to strictly enforce the ban on the packaging of high-strength alcoholic beverages in sachet formats beginning December 2025. The lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be granted beyond the current moratorium. The resolution…
…Experts Advocate Reduced Salt Intake to Save Lives By Katherine Abayomi The recent report by the United Nations (UN) Global Health Report 2025, which names Nigeria as having the lowest life expectancy in the world has sparked deep concerns among health experts in the country, who are calling for urgent public awareness and stronger regulatory…
…Pate Calls for National Consensus on Prioritizing Health Care Kaduna State Governor, Sani Uba has advocated for access to affordable medical care for all Nigerians, insisting that no citizens should be pushed into poverty for seeking essential medical care. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate also called for national consensus…
With six days left before its 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 unresolved welfare and administrative issues affecting its members across the country. In a communiqué made available to journalists on Monday, and signed by its Secretary General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, the association said…
The Edo State Government has taken a bold step in tackling preventable maternal and infant deaths with the official launch of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), a programme designed to strengthen healthcare delivery for mothers and newborns across the state. The initiative kicked off on Monday with a five-day capacity-building workshop…
Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has revealed plan of Chinese companies to build a local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu, made the disclosure at a grand reception in Abuja to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He said the project when completed, would end Nigeria’s…