NAFDAC delists flagyl, 100 other drugs from Nigerian market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced the delisting of 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria. The…
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National biotechnology agency assures Nigerians of GMO safety
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has assured Nigerians of the health safety of genetically modified organisms. NBRDA Director-General Abdullahi Mustapha…
Senate begs FCT doctors to suspend strike, vows intervention
The Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, FCT chapter, to…
Healthcare stocks rally as investors bet on Nigeria’s pharma growth
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector has emerged as one of the stock market’s strongest performers in 2025. Fidson and May & Baker have recorded…
Nigeria’s healthcare future depends on specialists — Minister
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has emphasized that the future of Nigeria’s healthcare system depends on specialists…
Access Bank partners Akwa Ibom to fight cancer
Access Bank Plc and Akwa Ibom State government, in collaboration with Help the Woman Initiative, have launched Project UWUS (Unstoppable Woman, Unbreakable…
Resident doctors suspend strike, direct members to resume work
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its strike action, which it commenced on Friday, 12th September, and directed its members…
Niger govt partners medical centre to boost healthcare
The Niger State government has signed a partnership agreement with Zenith Kidney and Medical Centre to enhance healthcare delivery in the state.…
WHO DG calls for protection of US CDC’s global health work
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Sunday said the work and public health excellence of the United…
WHO urges Nigeria to increase health budget to 20%
The World Health Organisation has called on Nigeria to raise public health spending to at least 20 per cent of total health…
Public, private health funding still insufficient for Nigeria — Bagudu
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said that while the government has expanded its budgetary allocations…