Category: Health
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FAITH, CULTURAL LEADERS IN KADUNA URGED TO CHAMPION BREASTFEEDING
Faith and cultural leaders in Kaduna State have been urged to use their influence to promote breastfeeding and help reduce maternal and infant mortality in their communities. The call was made during a breastfeeding awareness programme organised by Al-Manar Women Association in partnership with Faith and Cultural Champions and the Medical Women Association of Nigeria…
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RAINFALL: PHYSICIAN URGES HYGIENE TO PREVENT WATERBORNE DISEASES
Persistent rainfall and flooding could increase the risk of waterborne diseases, a physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has warned, urging Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene and avoid contaminated water. Chinasa said stagnant water, blocked drains, poor waste disposal and floodwaters contaminated with sewage could increase the spread of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis A,…
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EBOLA DEATH TOLL TOPS 1,500 AS D.R CONGO BATTLES RAPIDLY GROWING OUTBREAK
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 1,500 deaths in its latest Ebola outbreak, with health authorities confirming 1,521 fatalities and 3,442 laboratory-confirmed cases since the outbreak began in late April. Officials said the outbreak has a 44 per cent fatality rate, while health experts warned the true number of infections…
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NCoS EXPANDS INMATES’ HEALTHCARE WITH NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL DRUGS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched the second-quarter nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies to custodial centres, reaffirming its commitment to improving inmates’ healthcare, mental wellbeing and overall welfare. Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, said the initiative is part of ongoing reforms under the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, aimed at providing…
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LAGOS EXPANDS FREE HEPATITIS SCREENING, VACCINATION CAMPAIGN ACROSS COMMUNITIES
The Lagos State Government has expanded its free hepatitis screening and vaccination campaign to Ikorodu, Isolo and Ajeromi as part of activities marking the 2026 World Hepatitis Day. Residents are receiving free Hepatitis B and C tests, counselling, vaccination and referrals for treatment where necessary. State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Oladipupo Fisher, said the initiative…
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WORLD HEPATITIS DAY: ONCOLOGIST CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION TO PREVENT HEPATITIS, LIVER CANCER
An oncologist, Dr. Patrick Omogbohun, has urged governments, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to improve awareness, prevention, testing and treatment of viral hepatitis, describing the disease as a major cause of liver cancer worldwide. Speaking to reporters to mark the 2026 World Hepatitis Day, themed “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” Omogbohun said…
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NAFDAC BEGINS NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN ON BANNED SACHET ALCOHOL
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation, reinforcing the Federal Government’s ban on the products. The agency said coordinated operations are underway across the six geopolitical zones, targeting markets, motor parks,…
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WORLD BRAIN DAY: EXPERT PROFFERS TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN
Wife of Anambra state Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles to enhance their brain health, describing a healthy brain as the foundation for a sound and healthy life. She made the call in a message on Wednesday July 22 in Awka, to commemorate the 2026 World Brain Day. Dr Soludo…
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KWARA BEGINS STATEWIDE DIGITAL BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State, marking a major step towards expanding legal identity coverage and improving demographic data for national planning. Speaking in Ilorin, the NPC Federal Commissioner for Kwara State, Dr. Yahaya Isiaka Alada, said the…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS IN LAGOS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations in Mushin, Lagos. The agency said the raids uncovered illegal production activities, leading to the recovery of large quantities of suspected fake alcoholic drinks, including products branded as premium local and international…
