NCDC records 1,336 cholera cases, 79 deaths in 2023
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded a total of 1,336 suspected cases of cholera, including 79 deaths, so far in 2023.This...
Sanwo-Olu calls stakeholders to cooperate with LASHMA on NHIA domestication
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged critical stakeholders in the State health insurance value chain to partner and cooperate with the Lagos...
HPV vaccine safe, prevents cervical cancer — Health Minister
Ali Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe for girls and serves as lifelong...
90% of mental health patients don’t seek treatment –Psychiatrist
A professor of psychiatry, Taiwo Sheikh, has said 90 per cent of Nigerians with mental health disorders do not visit healthcare providers for attention...
WHO approves 11th COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday issued an emergency use listing for Convidecia, a vaccine manufactured by CanSino Biologics, China, adding to a...
WHO calls for vigilance to prevent monkeypox spread, demands vaccine efficacy data
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday appealed for vigilance to ensure monkeypox does not spread among more vulnerable groups, such as children.Fighting the virus...
Lagos begins mass administration of medicines against schistosomiasis in 9 LGAS
The Lagos State Government has commenced Mass Administration of Medicines (MAM) for school-aged children against Schistosomiasis, an acute and chronic Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD)...
Lassa fever is a major public health challenge — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to continue taking precautions to prevent getting infected with Lassa fever, warning that the...
FG to begin construction of vaccine production plant in Ota by December
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said it would begin the construction of a vaccine production plant by the end of 2022.Minister of Health, Dr....
PCN clamps down 19,059 unlawful pharmaceutical facilities in four years
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, has closed down 19,059 unlawful pharmaceutical facilities during the past four years nationwide.This information was provided on Saturday...
