The Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed from indigenous medicinal plants for the treatment and management of cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension, peptic […]
Category: Health
Plateau Battles Cholera Outbreak As Death Toll Hits 14, Suspected Cases Rise To 441
The Plateau State Government has confirmed 14 deaths and 441 suspected cases of cholera across four local government areas since the outbreak began in […]
Healthy Diets Unaffordable For 2.7 Billion People Worldwide, FAO Warns
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has raised concern that healthy diets remain unaffordable for an unacceptable proportion of the world’s population, warning that […]
Edo Specialist Hospital Commends Okpebholo Over IVF Equipment, Secures Full Residency Accreditation
The Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH), Benin City, has commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for providing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) equipment to support couples […]
Ebola: FG Reassures Nigerians, Inaugurates Presidential Task Force Communication Sub-Committee
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while inaugurating the Communication […]
FG Launches National Food Procurement Guidelines to Promote Healthy Diets, Improve Nutrition, Prevent Diseases
The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, describing the initiative as a major policy aimed […]
WHO Appeals for More Funding as DRC Ebola Outbreak Worsens, Death Toll Rises
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its appeal for increased international funding to combat the worsening Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic […]
Doctors Urge FG, States to Invest in Healthcare, Digital Medical Training
Medical experts under the West African College of Physicians (WACP) have called on the Federal Government and state governments to adopt sustainable healthcare financing, […]
Silent Spread: Lagos Leads as Nigeria Records 102,025 New HIV Infections in 2025
Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV infections across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, with Lagos State emerging as the state […]
Resident Doctors Issue FG 4-Week Ultimatum Over Unpaid Arrears, Threaten Nationwide Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to resolve longstanding welfare issues affecting resident doctors nationwide […]