Category: Health
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NAFDAC SEALS ILLEGAL HERBAL MEDICINE FACILITY IN KADUNA STATE
NAFDAC cracks down on unsafe herbal medicine production, sealing unregistered Kaduna facility to protect public health. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control shut down SHIFA’UNNUR in Mararaba Jos, Igabi LGA, for operating without registration and failing minimum hygienic standards. Over N5 million worth of unapproved herbal products were seized for destruction.…
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OWO LG LAUNCHES AI-DRIVEN DRONE TO FIGHT RIVER BLINDNESS
Owo Local Government takes a tech leap, using drones to combat river blindness and protect communities. Owo LG, Ondo State, unveiled an AI-powered drone to target blackflies spreading river blindness in Owo and Ose LGAs. The drone sprays insecticides in hard-to-reach breeding sites, ensuring precise and eco-friendly control. This innovative project, in partnership with King’s…
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CROSS RIVER GOV OTU CHAMPIONS NUTRITION, PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR HUMAN CAPITAL
Good health and nutrition are at the heart of Cross River’s plan to boost productivity and sustainable development. Governor Bassey Otu inaugurated a 15-member nutrition council, emphasizing nutrition and preventive healthcare as key to his human capital agenda. He stressed that no society can thrive without healthy, well-nourished citizens and pledged policies to improve diets,…
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NIMR DEVELOPS NOVEL MICROBICIDE GEL TO PREVENT HIV IN WOMEN
A breakthrough vaginal gel that blocks HIV is in the works as Nigerian researchers aim to protect millions of women from infection.The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is creating a smart microbicide gel designed to prevent HIV transmission in women. Dr. Sabdat Ekama revealed the gel contains two anti-HIV agents and uses temperature-sensitive technology…
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SOUTH-EAST TO DELIVER UNIFIED VOTES FOR TINUBU IN 2027, SAYS MINISTER ONYEJEOCHA
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicts that all five South-East states will vote en bloc for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during her ongoing free medical outreach in Abia, she attributed the expected support to Tinubu’s sweeping reforms, stressing the need for continuity beyond four years. Onyejeocha emphasized that…
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FREE STI TESTING TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT NEW WELLNESS HUB IN ABUJA
Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to health! Abuja’s newest FCT Wellness Centre, launched by AHF Nigeria, is now open for free STI testing and treatment — making sexual health accessible and stigma-free. On Thursday, August 21, Abuja witnessed a game-changing moment in public health as the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria inaugurated the FCT…
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DNA TESTING IN NIGERIA RISES TO 13.1% IN 2025, REVEALS FAMILY TRUST ISSUES
Smart DNA Nigeria’s 2025 Annual Report shows a 13.1% surge in DNA testing, driven largely by immigration-related tests amid Nigeria’s emigration boom. Despite progress, paternity uncertainty remains high, with one in four tests excluding the presumed father—a slight improvement from 27% in 2024 but still alarming. Firstborn children, especially sons, show higher rates of paternity…
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AIRCRAFT TOILET WASTE COULD SIGNAL GLOBAL SPREAD OF SUPERBUGS, STUDY FINDS
Australian-led research reveals that wastewater from international flights can detect antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs before they spread widely. Analyzing sewage from 44 flights arriving in Australia, scientists found high-priority pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, especially on flights from Asia. The study, led by CSIRO, highlights aircraft wastewater as a non-invasive, cost-effective early warning tool for tracking…
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Screening for a Healthier Tomorrow: Abuja’s Waru Primary School Hosts STI Check-Up Blitz
When it comes to community health, Abuja’s Waru Primary School just raised the bar—because knowing your status is the first step to staying strong and safe. In a vibrant collaboration, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) teamed up with the FCT Wellness Centre to offer free Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) screening for community members at Waru…
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PROF. IDIA IZE-IYAMU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE CMD OF UBTH
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu took office as the first female Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), and its first dentist CMD in 52 years. She pledged leadership rooted in compassion, innovation, and excellence, unveiling “UBTH CARES” — focusing on Care, Advancement, Revitalization, Employee welfare, and Sustainability. Ize-Iyamu emphasized patient dignity, staff…
