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The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Health Fellows Programme, a year initiative aimed at fostering innovation and leadership in Nigeria’s health sector. Announcing the initiative in a press released signed by the…

The Nigerian government says it will continue to ensure that projects sites are properly decommissioned for effective remediation strategies to safeguard the health of citizens as well as protecting biodiversity. Nigeria’s Minister of…

As climate change continues to intensify, the growing exposure to ultraviolet (UV), radiation is emerging as a significant health risk for individuals with albinism, particularly in terms of skin cancer. Lukman Jibril, a community leader…

The 56th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), has commenced in Gombe, highlighting the urgent need for localized solutions to tackle vaccine-preventable child mortality in the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and sealed off a warehouse in Kaduna for housing expired food and cosmetic products valued at N75 million. Shaba Muhammed, Director of Investigation…

Bayero University Kano (BUK), has trained 274 health professionals from across Africa on population health, fostering regional expertise and collaboration. Prof. Hadiza Galadanci, the institution’s Director of the Africa Centre of…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo state chapter, has reiterated its commitment to partner with the state government to eradicate quackery in the health sector. The Chairman of the association, Dr Happy Adedapo, disclosed this…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an 18.5 per cent Case of Fatality Rate (CFR) for Lassa fever. The NCDC disclosed that there was 10 deaths and 54 confirmed cases recorded between Dec. 30 2024 and…

A former President of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Adekola, has said people who consume alcohol while on medication will alter the potency of such drugs and worsen their side effects. Adekola stated that…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia has outlined the state government’s forward-thinking vision for healthcare improvement. He made the statement when the Revive Medical Mission, a team of Belgian medical experts, visited him in…