PUBLIC HEALTH

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun the process of establishing a laboratory to tackle counterfeiting and other forms of infractions. This is contained in a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Chief…

The Lagos State Government has announced a plan to develop and employ a telehealth model to enhance rural people’s access to primary healthcare across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye said the…

The Medical and food safety professionals have kicked against the practice of bottling locally made drinks in plastic bottles, noting that it is unsafe for consumption and dangerous to health and well being. READ ALSO:PRIORITISING FOOD…

Pfizer has announced that Antimicrobial Resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. The agency stated this during a virtual media roundtable organised to create awareness about Antimicrobial Stewardship. Also, in a…

World Health organization (WHO) has congratulated and lauded the efforts of African countries, Benin and Mali for eliminating  trachoma as a public health problem, making them the fifth and sixth countries in WHO’s African Region to achieve…

At a meeting organised by the National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) and Gatefield in Abuja, stakeholders in health sector tasked the federal government to implement healthy food policies, particularly the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB)…

The Plateau State Government has commended the World Health Organisation’s efforts and successes recorded so far in public health, as it marks 75 years of promoting global health. READ ALSO:WHO celebrates 75th anniversary, advocates for…

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has said that the Nigeria Infodemics Management Team (NIMT), is working to build trust during Public Health emergencies in the country. Mrs Ezioma Madu, Head Advocacy, Social Mobilization, (FMOH), said…

As a response to the increasing concerns and calls to protect people from the health risks of climate change and other environmental hazards, The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO), with support from…

As many nations gear up for a massive rollout of vaccines to tackle surging Covid-19 infections, The World Health Organization has warned that vaccines will be no magic bullet for the coronavirus crisis. The word of caution comes as the…