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.
CSOs Urge Bauchi Govt., Representatives to Prioritise WASH Services
The coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Bauchi State has tasked the state government and elected representatives to prioritise Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in their budget.
Nasarawa State University begins COVID-19 vaccination
The Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has started its COVID-19 vaccination for its members of staff and students.
Health: NMA proposes privatisation of government hospitals for optimal performance
Dr Uche Ojinmah, the National President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to consider privatising the nation’s hospitals for them to perform optimally.
NBTS Targets 1m Free Blood Donors to Boost Service
The National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), targets about one million free blood donors to improve the nation’s safe blood units. Its National Coordinator, Dr Omale Amedu, said in Abuja on Saturday that only 5 per cent of total blood donations in the country were made by voluntary donors.
First bank workers donate surgical equipment for VVF repairs in Sokoto
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) workers under the aegis of Employee Giving and Volunteering Scheme on Saturday, donated surgical equipment for free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) repairs in Sokoto state.
Disease Outbreaks: Expert Advocates Increase Funding for Communication
Disease Outbreaks: Expert Advocates Increase Funding for Communication
Dr Motunrayo Adeyemi, a Public Health Physician, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), on Wednesday advocated increased...
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.
Aisha Buhari Promotes Usage of Traditional Medicine
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday advocated the use of traditional medicine as an integral part of health care services.
World Hepatitis Day: Expert urges more public awareness
A Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Mbang Kooffreh-Ada, has called for more public awareness on hepatitis disease to reduce morbidity and mortality among the populace.
