Category: Health
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STIGMA STILL BLOCKING HIV/AIDS CONTROL IN NIGERIA – NACA
Ending HIV starts with ending stigma The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that persistent stigma is undermining Nigeria’s fight against HIV/AIDS, keeping millions from accessing treatment and support. Dr. Temitope Ilori, NACA Director-General, highlighted the issue at a Zero Stigma Sensitisation event in Ikeja, Lagos, stressing that fear of rejection,…
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WORLD CANCER DAY: FOUNDATION URGES FG TO SAVE POOR WOMEN
Cancer isn’t just a health issue—it’s a justice issue, and indigent women are paying the highest price. As the world marks World Cancer Day, Hassy’s Haven Foundation has called on the Federal Government to urgently prioritise cancer prevention, early detection and affordable treatment for poor and vulnerable women across Nigeria. Speaking in Kaduna, the foundation’s…
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SNAKEBITE SCARE: FCTA SAYS ANTIVENOM READY IN ITS HOSPITALS
After Ifunanya’s tragic death, Abuja authorities move to calm fears and explain what’s in place for snakebite emergencies. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents that its hospitals are well-stocked with anti-snake venom (ASV) and equipped to handle snakebite emergencies. The assurance follows the death of popular TikTok singer Ifunanya Nwangene (Nanya), who…
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SNAKEBITE DEATH SPARKS SENATE ACTION ON ANTIVENOMS
One tragic loss has reignited a big question: why are life-saving antidotes missing when Nigerians need them most? The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to work with NAFDAC to ensure safe, effective and affordable antivenoms are available in hospitals nationwide. The call followed the reported death of Miss Ifunanya…
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WEST AFRICA GETS READY FOR LASSA VACCINES
Countries launch a first-of-its-kind roadmap to ensure fair access before vaccines arrive.West African nations have taken a big step toward stronger epidemic preparedness with the launch of the region’s first End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for Lassa fever vaccines. The framework, unveiled during a webinar, is designed to make sure no country is left behind once…
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U.S. AID CUTS: FG URGED TO STEP IN ON HIV/AIDS FUNDING TO PROTECT YOUTHS
Expert warns funding freeze could undo 20 years of progress and trigger a dangerous resurgence An HIV/AIDS expert, Dr Nandul Durfa, has raised the alarm that Nigeria risks a fresh HIV/AIDS crisis following the halt of U.S. foreign aid, urging the Federal Government to urgently and fully fund HIV/AIDS services to protect young Nigerians. Speaking…
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FMC ABUJA BREAKS SILENCE ON SNAKEBITE DEATH, DENIES NEGLIGENCE
Hospital says antivenom was available, treatment was prompt as family mourns The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has pushed back against social media claims of negligence and lack of anti-snake venom in the death of Ms Ifunanya Nwagene, who died on Jan. 31 after a snakebite. In a statement, Dr Bioku Muftau, Head of Clinical…
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CHINA TIGHTENS DRUG RULES, OPENS DOOR FOR INNOVATION
New regulations aim to fast-track safer medicines, boost drug innovation, and clean up online sales. China has rolled out revised drug administration regulations to encourage pharmaceutical innovation, tighten oversight of online medicine sales, and strengthen drug safety controls. The updated rules—signed into law by Premier Li Qiang—will take effect May 15 and overhaul key parts…
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UNREGULATED FOODS, SELF-MEDICATION FUEL DIABETES BOOM — DOCTOR WARNS
What Nigerians eat and how they treat themselves when sick may be quietly driving a diabetes crisis. A Lagos-based physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, says the rising rate of diabetes in Nigeria is being pushed by poorly regulated food and drug production and the widespread habit of self-medication. He warned that fake and substandard products flood…
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HEALTH SECTOR SHOWDOWN: TUC, NLC GIVE FG 14 DAYS
Health workers are done waiting. The TUC and NLC have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health over the long-delayed implementation of the CONHESS salary adjustment, submitted way back in 2021. In a joint statement signed by Nuhu Toro (TUC) and Benson Upah (NLC), the unions said the delay has dragged on…
