NAFDAC to Begin Surveillance of Drug Hawkers in Kaduna State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says preparations have been concluded to start massive surveillance on drug hawkers in Kaduna State.
COVID-19: NCDC Registers 125 Infections, as Cases Rise to 209,298
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria continues to rise as 125 new cases were recorded by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday.
U.S. approves Pfizer Coronavirus booster jab for at-risk groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Coronavirus booster vaccinations with BioNTech/Pfizer’s drug for the elderly and at-risk groups
NLC seeks immediate payment of hazard allowance to health workers
Mr Ayuba Wabba, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to immediately begin the payment of hazard allowance to health workers in the country.
Health Minister commends skills transfer programmes of FMC Ebute-Meta
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has commended the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos, for one of its skills transfer programmes.
NAFDAC Warns Against Consumption, Distribution of US Infant Formulas
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stop consuming and distributing infant formulas manufactured by Able Groupe, a US based company.
Repeat COVID is riskier than first infection-study
The risk of death, hospitalisation and serious health issues from COVID-19 jumps significantly with reinfection compared with a first bout with the virus, regardless of vaccination status
FG disburses N101bn from Basic Healthcare Provision Fund – Official
The Federal Government has disbused N101billion to 7,600 primary health care facilities from the Basic Healcare Provision Fund (BHPF).
Quinta Health Services Conducts Free Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening Across Nigeria
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Quinta Health Services says it has commenced a free breast and cervical cancer screening programme across the country.
Jigawa Govt Implements 7 policy Documents for Effective Health Sector – Official
The Jigawa Government has implemented seven policy documents to ensure effective service delivery in the state’s health sector in 2021.
