NAFDAC urges pharma sector to invest in vaccine production
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers to invest in local vaccine production to prepare against future public health crises.…
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Again, NARD tasks FG to reinstate 5 sacked doctors
….in FTHL The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its call to the Federal Government to reinstate five doctors sacked by the management of Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja…
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Kwara launches vaccination campaign against measles-rubella, polio
Biodun Esan, Ilorin Kwara State Government has launched an integrated vaccination campaign to prevent Measles, Rubella, and Polio diseases among vulnerable groups in the state. The exercise, which will last…
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SGF seeks end to silence, stigma around breast cancer
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged Nigerians to end the culture of silence and stigma surrounding breast cancer. Akume made the call…
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Vasectomy better than condoms for safe family planning, experts urge men
Medical experts have called on Nigerian men to embrace vasectomy and other safe and effective contraceptive options. The experts said that this would help to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health…
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NAFDAC seals 2 Chinese supermarkets for selling sex pills
………in Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday in Abuja sealed two Chinese supermarkets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The supermarkets, which…
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NCDC: Death toll from Lassa fever fatality rises with 166 above 2024
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says 166 people died from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with the case fatality rate now higher than 2024…
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Kanu Heart Foundation performs surgeries on 700 persons
The Kanu Heart Foundation says it has performed heart surgeries on over 700 persons and treated several heart diseases since its founding in year 2000. The Coordinator, Kanu Heart Foundation…
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WHO responds to Trump’s remarks on paracetamol, vaccines
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has responded to remarks made on Monday by President Donald Trump in Washington, suggesting that paracetamol use in pregnancy may cause autism. Spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic…
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Doctors suspend strike after FG’s assurances
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, just two days after it began. The suspension was announced in an official statement signed by NARD’s…
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