As the world celebrates World Diabetes Day on November 14, Nigerians living with diabetes are confronting a painful reality. With this year’s theme, “Early Action on Diabetes,” attention is on early diagnosis, risk reduction and […]
Nigeria has recorded zero secondary transmission of the imported Bundibugyo Virus Disease, with all 62 contacts linked to the index case successfully completing the mandatory 21-day monitoring period without testing positive for the virus. The […]
There is fresh Ebola anxiety in Nigeria following a health alert issued by the United States Embassy in Abuja. The US Embassy on Wednesday warned its citizens in Nigeria to take extra precautions, amid reports […]
Nigeria is not yet out of the woods on Ebola despite the evacuation of the index patient, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned, as it intensifies surveillance and contact tracing. […]
The Federal Government has disclosed that the confirmed Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is genetically related to the Ebola case recently identified in Kenya. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad […]
The Federal Government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this at an emergency […]
The growing circulation of counterfeit products in Nigeria, including toothpaste, medicines and beverages, has raised concerns over public health and safety, as consumers face increasing risks from potentially harmful goods. While the National Agency for […]
Health experts have warned that hepatitis remains a “silent but deadly” disease in Nigeria, with millions of people unaware they are infected until severe complications set in. They said many Nigerians only discover their status […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reminded eligible Nigerians that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise will end tomorrow. The commission urged citizens who are yet to register to take advantage of the […]
Buying items at the market is part of everyday life. From fresh vegetables and meat to clothes and packaged goods, we bring a lot into our homes straight from crowded stalls and open displays. But […]
The National Health Insurance Authority has commenced the deployment of Compliance Officers to accredited healthcare facilities as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve service delivery and protect enrollees from illegal charges and denial […]
The World Health Organisation says nearly 45 per cent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle and environmental risk factors. In new guidelines released on Wednesday, the WHO listed smoking, excessive […]
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of reading food labels before purchasing packaged foods, warning that unhealthy diets […]
Nigeria currently bears the deadliest burden of malaria globally, accounting for 24% of all international fatalities and a staggering 38% of deaths among children under the age of five, health experts have warned. Speaking at […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, has emphasized the importance of nurturing a healthy population for the holistic development of the Niger Delta region, stressing that the region needs healthy people. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr […]
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