Health

Expert advises diabetes patients to consult endocrinologists A Bauchi-based endocrinologist, Dr Ayuba Mugana has advised people living with diabetes to regularly consult…

Lassa fever deaths rise to 214 as fatality rate reaches 25.0 % – NCDC Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent,  the…

WBDD: Delta, stakeholders urge voluntary blood donation to save lives Delta Government and relevant stakeholders have embarked on a road walk to sensitise residents to promote…

MBNCWD D-G unveils agenda for women’s devt. The newly appointed Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi has outlined…

NAFDAC commences pharmacovigilance assessment of healthcare facilities in Kwara The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) commences pharmacovigilance…

Unsafe food causes more than 53,000 deaths annually – FG The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, says Nigeria records nearly 50 million foodborne…

Medicines harmonisation initiative strengthens regulation in ECOWAS The West Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (WA-MRH) initiative has adopted key strategic decisions aimed…

FCT general hospitals get modern vein-finding devices The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has procured 48 vein-finding devices along with supporting accessories for…

FG intensifies Ebola preparedness, strengthens border surveillance measures The Federal Government (FG) intensifies national preparedness and response measures against the possible…

Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu activate response mechanisms against Ebola spread The governments of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states have announced the activation of comprehensive response…