Health
GMOs safe if properly regulated- NAFDAC DG
File photo : DG-NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye By Deborah Nnamdi The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that genetically modified foods (GMOs) are not inherently harmful to human health, provided they meet established safety and regulatory standards.…
Read More »FG urges nurses, midwives to suspend planned strike
The Federal Government has called on the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to reconsider its decision to embark on a nationwide strike.Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, appealed during a meeting with NANNM leadership on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria…
Read More »Health sector faces fresh setback as federal nurses begin nationwide strike
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian health sector is bracing for further disruption as nurses in federal health institutions embark on a seven-day nationwide warning strike starting from midnight, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The industrial action follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government by the National…
Read More »Anambra govt shuts down baby factory, rescues teenagers
By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Government has shut down an illegal baby factory operating under the guise of a hospital in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area. The facility, “Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity,” located at 1 School Road near Tansian University, was sealed off on Saturday following a…
Read More »81 students affected in diarrhoea outbreak at Kaduna school
By Deborah Nnamdi The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has confirmed a diarrhoea outbreak at the Government Girls Senior and Junior Secondary School in Kawo, affecting 81 students, with 15 requiring hospitalisation. According to the State Rapid Response Team, led by State Epidemiologist Dr. Jeremiah Diako, the affected students are…
Read More »FG disburses N32bn to boost primary healthcare nationwide
Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has released N32 billion through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance primary healthcare services across Nigeria. This was announced during the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the BHCPF held…
Read More »Loneliness contributes to 871,000 deaths annually – WHO
By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that loneliness is a major global health concern, contributing to the deaths of at least 871,000 people each year. According to a new WHO commission report, one in six people worldwide experiences loneliness, which—along with social isolation—can have serious health…
Read More »NAFDAC Raises Alarm on Fake Herceptin Cancer Drug Circulating in Ghana
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health warning regarding a counterfeit version of the cancer medication Herceptin® 600mg/5ml (Trastuzumab Solution for Injection), reportedly discovered in Ghana and allegedly sourced from Nigeria. The warning, published on NAFDAC’s official website on Thursday, alerts…
Read More »World Brain Tumour Day: Experts Urge Nigeria to Prioritise Brain Health
,,,Brain tumour accounts for 1/4 of Neurosurgical Cases As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Brain Tumour Day 2025, health experts are urging the Federal Government to establish a national brain tumour care policy. They call for increased funding, public education, and better access to diagnosis and treatment.…
Read More »Uncertain Fate for 47 Medical Students Evacuated from Sudan over MDCN Registration
A group of 47 Nigerian medical students evacuated from Sudan in 2023 face an uncertain future as they struggle to meet the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) exam registration requirements. The students, who fled Sudan without exit visas during the conflict, lack key documents—first entry and last exit…
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