Health

Eembrace vasectomy, other safe family planning methods, experts urge Nigerian men   Medical experts have called on Nigerian men to embrace vasectomy and other safe and effective…

Update: Adamawa flesh-eating disease not Buruli Ulcer — FG The Federal Government has said the strange flesh-eating disease responsible for seven deaths in Malabu, Adamawa State,…

Childhood Cancer: Foundation seeks stronger awareness, early detection  Children Living with Cancer Foundation (CLWCF) has urged stronger awareness, early detection, and…

Nigeria secures HIV drug deal at UNGA The Federal Government (FG) has secured a price reduction of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, from 28,000 dollars to just…

Biosafety agency warns against Ebola, other biological risks The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has warned Nigerians about Ebola and other Biosecurity Threats. Dr…

Ebola: Experts urge reactivation of health surveillance system Amid  reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) some health experts have called for …

Group decries demolition of varsity cancer hospital in Abuja The Centre For Human Rights And Advocacy In Africa Network has condemned the demolition of Margaret Lawrence…

Diabetes: Nigeria plans first insulin plant to curb import pendency The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) entered into partnership with  a Chinese…

FCTA committed to advancing paediatric surgical care – Minister The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has reaffirmed the FCT…

DRC Ebola Outbreak: Lagos Activates Response System, Tightens Screening At Airport Lagos State government on Wednesday activated the Incident Management Structure (IMS) of the Public…