The Taraba State Government has announced an immediate ban on the movement of poultry and related products across parts of the State following a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in some communities within Wukari Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Nicholas Namessan, who disclosed this through the Director of Veterinary Services,…
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, commenced an indefinite Nationwide strike, citing the federal Government’s failure to implement prior agreements on salaries, allowances, and working conditions. This strike follows a 30-day ultimatum issued by NARD, which expired without a satisfactory response from authorities. In a statement, NARD President, Dr….
Nigeria’s public health sector faces fresh uncertainty as resident doctors under the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) prepare to commence an indefinite nationwide strike by Friday midnight, citing the Federal Government’s failure to address their long-standing welfare demands. The decision, reached after an intense five-hour emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, signals…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed off 498 drug premises across Lagos State for breaching pharmaceutical laws and operating without valid authorization. The week-long enforcement exercise, which covered 20 Local Government Areas, targeted pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and illegal medicine outlets suspected of non-compliance with professional regulations. Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement…
Women in Ogun State have received a major boost in the fight against cancer, as the State Government commissioned a free Breast Screening Centre in Abeokuta to promote early detection and access to treatment. The centre, which is the second of its kind in Nigeria, was established through a partnership between the Ogun State Government…
A revolutionary blood test that can detect signs of more than 50 types of cancer has delivered groundbreaking results in a major clinical trial, sparking Global excitement about its potential to transform early diagnosis and save millions of lives. Developed by U.S. Biotechnology company GRAIL, the test — known as Galleri — was evaluated in…
In a major relief for Nigerians battling kidney-related ailments, the Federal Government has announced a 76 per cent reduction in the cost of dialysis sessions across selected public hospitals in the Country. Under the new subsidy approved by President Bola Tinubu, the cost of a single dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,…
By Adenike Olowe As the world marked World Mental Health Day on October 10, experts have raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening Mental Health crisis. It reveals that over 85 percent of citizens living with mental disorders have no access to adequate care. Despite increased advocacy, the Country’s mental health system continues to struggle under the…
Zamfara State is battling one of its worst public health emergencies in recent years, as a deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 179 lives and left 12,052 people infected, according to figures released by the State’s Ministry of Health. The outbreak, which has spread across several Local Government Areas, has been linked to poor sanitation, contaminated…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has delisted 101 drugs and health products, effectively banning their manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, advertisement, and use in Nigeria. The move, announced in Abuja on Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 affects a wide range of commonly used medicines, including Flagyl (suspension and tablets), artemether/lumefantrine-based antimalarials,…
