The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly reiterated that there will be no leniency in enforcing the regulations governing the export of processed and…
The Federal Government has introduced the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Policy, a strategic initiative aimed at combating the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance. This policy is set to enhance public…
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Muyi Aina, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s sluggish progress in addressing maternal mortality, stressing the need for more…
Mpox, recently declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), poses a significant threat to children and adolescents, who are particularly vulnerable to the disease.
In response…
The Ogun State Government has introduced a new health insurance scheme targeting the formal sector, which includes civil servants, public servants, and workers in the organized private sector. This initiative…
The Biden administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative to negotiate the prices of 10 high-cost prescription medications under Medicare, the federal health program that covers 66 million older Americans. This…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with state health ministries and key partners, has launched a $1.2 billion Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, the National…
The UK health regulator has granted approval to Japan-based Astellas Pharma for its innovative therapy to treat a specific type of gastric cancer. This monoclonal antibody, branded as Vyloy, targets…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has called on the Federal Government to enhance public involvement in environmental permit regulations, advocating for greater participation in decision-making processes, conditions, and approvals.
Andrea…