Tag: #PublicHealth
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WHO SAYS HEALTH PROMOTION IS KEY TO IMPROVING NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Kingsley Igwebuike from WHO says health promotion is more than just raising awareness; it’s about empowering people and creating environments that make healthy living easier. This includes tackling social, economic, and political factors that affect health outcomes. He explains that while health education changes individual behavior, health promotion combines education with policies that support…
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NAFDAC SEALS TWO CHINESE SUPERMARKETS, EIGHT COSMETICS SHOPS IN ABUJA FOR SELLING UNREGISTERED PRODUCTS
Crackdown on unapproved, harmful products worth N170 million protects consumers and public health. NAFDAC shut down two Chinese-owned supermarkets in Abuja’s Jabi district and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse market following complaints and intelligence reports. The seized goods included unapproved food items labeled only in Chinese, aphrodisiac pills, body enhancement creams, and toxic cosmetics. Officials…
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NCDC REPORTS 166 LASSA FEVER DEATHS IN NIGERIA, CASE FATALITY RATE RISES TO 18.5%
Despite fewer cases, delayed treatment and poor health-seeking fuel more fatalities, especially in five key states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with a fatality rate of 18.5%, up from 16.9% in the same period of 2024. A total of 895…
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NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM UNDERPERFORMS AT 45%, BELOW AFRICAN AVERAGE
Despite reforms, Nigeria’s healthcare faces huge gaps in funding, infrastructure, and coverage. The African Health Observatory Platform (AHOP) reveals Nigeria’s health system performs at just 45%, lagging behind the African average of 56%. Despite spending reforms, government health expenditure remains among the lowest in Africa, with 80% of infrastructure dysfunctional and private providers delivering 70%…
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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC SHOWS HOPEFUL SIGNS BUT FACES CHALLENGES
Kasai’s Ebola case numbers stabilize as partners ramp up response despite funding and logistics hurdles. The Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, now totals 64 cases with 53 deaths, but 12 patients have recovered, highlighting the benefits of early treatment. The Ministry of Health and WHO report expanded treatment capacity from 10…
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HEALTH EXPERTS URGE URGENT ACTION TO PREVENT HEPATITIS B TRANSMISSION IN NIGERIA
Avoid sharps, unsafe injections, and unscreened blood to protect your heart and liver health. Dr. Olaniyi Ogundokun, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at State Hospital Oyo, warns Nigerians to take immediate precautions against Hepatitis B by avoiding sharing sharp objects, unsafe injections, and unscreened blood transfusions. He emphasized that safe male circumcision should be…
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PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA SEEKS DRUG MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN ANAMBRA
New agency proposed to fight counterfeit drugs and ensure safe, affordable medicines for all. The Anambra chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on the state government to establish a drug management agency to tackle the spread of substandard and counterfeit drugs. PSN Chairman Emeka Okpala made the appeal during the 2025…
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NAFDAC MANDATES GREEN TANKERS FOR EDIBLE OIL TRANSPORT WITH TWO-WEEK DEADLINE
Nigeria’s food safety steps up as edible oil must now move in dedicated green-painted tankers. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered all edible oil manufacturers and distributors to adopt green-painted tankers within two weeks to prevent contamination risks from non-dedicated vehicles. The move targets public health protection by…
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U.S. CDC AND NIGERIA TRAIN 2,400 VOLUNTEERS TO FIGHT INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Trusted community volunteers are frontline heroes in early outbreak detection and awareness. The U.S. CDC and Nigerian government have trained 2,400 volunteers across key states to improve surveillance, promote safe hygiene, and link patients to care. By leveraging community trust, these volunteers help spot diseases like cholera early, dispel misinformation, and strengthen Nigeria’s health resilience…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
