Health

Latest Health News

Over 4,500 medical laboratory scientists left Nigeria in 2023, says MLSCN 

The Registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Tosan…

Osondu Nwachukwu

Fresh COVID-19 case detected in Benue – WHO

The World Health Organization in Benue State has confirmed that 25 persons…

Tesla Lawal

Caring for the poor and sick has become such a difficult task in Nigeria, says Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections,…

Osondu Nwachukwu

NDLEA takes over custody of seized drugs from Nigerian customs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) has received drugs seized from the…

Zoe B

Nigerian government moves to address high medicine costs; engages pharmaceutical sector for solutions

Muhammad Ali Pate, the health minister, has highlighted concerns regarding the substantial…

Osondu Nwachukwu

About 48m Nigerians defecate in open areas – UNICEF

According to a UNICEF report, 48 million Nigerians or 23% of the…

Tesla Lawal

National health sector renewal will transform Nigeria’s healthcare system, says Health minister

Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria's health minister, has shared insights into the Nigerian…

Osondu Nwachukwu

Nigeria adds HPV vaccine to routine immunization schedule to combat cervical cancer

In a significant move to combat cervical cancer, Nigeria has announced the…

Osondu Nwachukwu

1188 cholera cases and 40 deaths recorded in Zamfara State

Dr. Anka, the Health Commissioner for Zamfara, said that since the start…

Tesla Lawal

Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture initiates free human vaccination on World Rabies Day

In a significant and proactive move to promote public health and safety,…

Osondu Nwachukwu