Experts highlight Nigeria’s biodiversity role in sustainable development
Experts have identified Nigeria’s rich biodiversity and ecosystems as crucial to achieving global environmental health while supporting key sectors such as agriculture,…
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FG plans armed forces college of medicine in NDA
The Federal Government has advanced plans to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences in a bold move aimed…
FG launches nationwide audit of medical equipment in hospitals
The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive inventory of high-end hospital equipment across federal teaching hospitals and medical centres. The exercise focuses…
NAFDAC dismisses false claims on suspension of sachet alcohol ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that the Federal Government…
ICYMI: NAFDAC seizes over 10m fake drugs in Lagos warehouses
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Monday uncovered what it described as one of the worst counterfeit…
Ibadan JOHESU resume work Monday after 84-day strike suspension
The Joint Health Sector Unions chapter at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, will resume work on Monday following the national body’s suspension…
Trump launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs in US
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the TrumpRx.gov website, a self-branded platform designed to help consumers access discounted prescription drugs…
WHO regrets US withdrawal, warns world now less safe
The World Health Organisation has expressed deep regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the global health body, warning that…
Nigeria needs 300,000 doctors but has 40,000 — Lagos commissioner
Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing a severe manpower crisis, with the number of practising doctors now standing at approximately 40,000—far short of…
NAFDAC warns Nigerians against fake Goya oil in plastic bottles
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against the use of Goya oil sold in PET…
Paediatricians fault 4.3% health allocation in 2026 budget
The President of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria, Dr Ekanem Ekure, has criticised the 4.3 per cent allocation to health in the…
JOHESU insists on strike despite no-work-no-pay policy
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals has maintained that it will continue its indefinite national strike despite…