Otti commissions 80-bed hospital, names facility after renowned activist Chima Ubani
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Tuesday commissioned the newly remodelled and digitally equipped 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko, the headquarters of Obingwa Local Government Area, renaming the facility…
FG introduces seven herbal drugs to tackle cancer, hepatitis B, ulcers, others
The Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed from indigenous medicinal plants for the treatment and management of prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, peptic ulcer disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, hepatitis…
Scientists launch landmark trial to stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss symptom appears
A major international clinical trial has been launched to determine whether an experimental drug can prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms such as memory loss begin to appear in people at…
FG approves national snakebite treatment centre, ₦73.9bn for health sector
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a National Snakebite Treatment and Research Centre, alongside N73.9 billion for key health procurements aimed at improving access to essential…
FG launches ₦50m fund to support cancer patients
The Federal Government has launched a N50 million Social Determinants of Health Fund to support cancer patients facing financial and social challenges that often prevent them from accessing or completing…
FG orders immediate recall of contaminated Ibuprofen, hazardous nail polish, Levamisole drugs
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of federal health institutions to immediately suspend the purchase and use…
Tinubu sets up Ebola preparedness task force, approves ₦10bn emergency funding
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion as…
Tinubu launches 151 emergency ambulances nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a nationwide emergency healthcare intervention with the deployment of 145 tricycle ambulances, six boat ambulances and emergency dispatch equipment aimed at improving access to…
Lagos warns residents of adulterated palm oil in circulation, seals shop
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned residents against the growing circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across the state, revealing that some traders are allegedly mixing harmful…
Stop eating rotten tomatoes, Lagos warns residents
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned residents against consuming rotten or fungus-infested tomatoes, citing serious health risks linked to toxic fungal contamination. In a statement shared via…
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