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…
To mark the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Health and Human Services Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has introduced a comprehensive initiative offering free…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to hospital managements that refuse to attend to emergency cases brought to their facilities, threatening to take legal action against them.
Speaking at…
On Friday, the Federal Government unveiled the revised National Policy on Food Safety and Quality and inaugurated four technical working groups (TWGs) on food safety. This event, held in Abuja,…