Muhammad Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, announced that the federal government will soon release Nigeria's inaugural state of health report. This announcement was made during a…
In a landmark move to build a self-reliant healthcare system, the Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a global leader in pharmaceuticals, to strengthen local drug production…
The Federal Government has committed to raising taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to address the health issues caused by excessive sugar consumption. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof.…
The ongoing strike by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) staff has intensified struggles for pharmaceutical manufacturers, as goods remain stalled at ports without clearance.…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is deepening its commitment to advancing healthcare service delivery through innovative collaborations with the private sector. The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain…
Nigeria has received a shipment of 846,000 doses of the RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix) malaria vaccine from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to bolster efforts against malaria. This vaccine has been shown to…
The Federal Government is in the process of developing a National Trauma Care Policy aimed at establishing a strategic framework for managing trauma cases in Nigeria. This announcement was made…
The Federal Government has activated health declaration forms for inbound travelers, particularly from regions impacted by the recent outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). This announcement was made by the…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has formally endorsed the medical device solutions provided by Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited. The endorsement was presented during the inaugural NMA Healthcare and Medical…