The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action to contain…
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Senate Summons NAFDAC Over Use of Chemicals to Ripen Fruits by Traders in Nigeria
The Senate has summoned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, over…
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FG Targets Expansion of Primary Healthcare Centres to 17,000 by 2027 — Minister Pate
The Federal Government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres across Nigeria from…
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Federal Government begins cancer vaccine campaign in Bauchi
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, has flagged off the cervical cancer vaccine campaign…
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FG, Kaduna to tackle maternal and infant mortality in high-risk LGAs
The Federal Government and Kaduna State have reaffirmed their joint commitment to drastically reduce maternal and…
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Peter Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised…
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Prioritise your health after delivery, nurses advise women
Retired nurses have highlighted the importance of adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyles after childbirth, stressing that…
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Meningitis deaths rise to 156 as suspected cases reach 1,858
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention – NCDC, has disclosed that the death toll…
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Nigeria to introduce measles-rubella vaccine
Nigeria has stepped up advocacy efforts in preparation for introducing the measles-rubella vaccine to prevent congenital…
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Tinubu appoints Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe as National Health Insurance Authority Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as Chairman of the National Health Insurance…
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