The Federal Government has approved an allocation of $1.442 million for the procurement of arms and ammunition to bolster the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)'s counter-narcotics operations.
This decision was…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about a counterfeit batch of Giga-S injections found in Aba, Abia State.
Giga-S Injection (Ceftriaxone +…
The Federal Government has urged all Nigerians to remain vigilant, practice good sanitation and hygiene at home and in the workplace, and take preventive measures to combat the spread of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an alert regarding falsified semaglutides, medications commonly used for treating type 2 diabetes and weight loss in certain countries.
In a statement released on…
Nigeria: eClat, Interswitch’s Health Subsidiary, Secures Second Government Partnership within a Year
eClat, the health-tech subsidiary of Nigerian payment giant Interswitch, has announced a partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health to launch the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP). This cloud-based…
In Nigeria, genetically modified potato varieties are advancing through field trials and regulatory assessments, poised for widespread cultivation to combat prevalent diseases affecting potato crops.
Dr. Charles Amadi, Principal Investigator of…
In the ongoing battle against the resurgence of wild poliovirus, Nigeria's Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states have emerged as critical battlegrounds. The revitalization of routine immunization in these regions isn't…
An executive order aimed at curbing the rising prices of drugs in the country is currently awaiting the assent of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Federal Ministry of Health…
Medical professionals have hailed the introduction of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology for treating fibroids in Nigeria as a groundbreaking achievement.
Implemented by Nordica Fertility Centre, which spearheaded the use of…