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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…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has declared that there was no case of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after the index patient suspected of having the virus that causes haemorrhagic fever tested negative for Ebola and Marburg disease. In a statement on his X handle on Friday, the Centre,…
By Uko Etim Stakeholders from Ministries of Health, Education, Justice and Women Affairs in Akwa Ibom have pledged their commitment to the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines to help reduce high rates of maternal mortality in the state. STOP guidelines are set of medical protocols that guide healthcare professionals on safe and legal abortion…