The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has renewed its warning on the safety of levamisole-containing medicines, reminding Nigerians of the […]
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Nigeria Is Now Serious About Chemical Emergency Detection — Here Is Why
Nigeria is now taking a more serious and coordinated approach to detecting and responding to chemical emergencies, as health authorities move to build a stronger […]
Why Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Outbreak Is Now Deadlier Than Ever Before
Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak is becoming deadlier, with health authorities reporting 214 deaths and a sharp rise in the disease’s fatality rate. The latest figures […]
NAFDAC Issues Health Warning Over Banned Alcoholic Energy Drinks
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the consumption and distribution of certain alcoholic energy drinks following […]
Federal Government Confirms Dr. Donald Ofili as MLSCN Registrar/CEO
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Donald Ofili as the substantive Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), […]
Europe Hit by Extreme Heat as Temperatures Soar Above Normal
Several European countries have issued health alerts as an intense heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses and straining infrastructure and public […]
France Records First Ebola Case Amid DRC Outbreak
France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after a doctor returning from a […]
OOUTH on Edge as Doctors Launch 10-Day Warning Strike
Resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State, have commenced a 10-day warning strike over unpaid revised professional and specialist […]
WHO Demands Better Newborn Screening to Stop Preventable Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent strengthening of newborn screening systems globally, warning that many infant deaths and lifelong disabilities can still […]
Fresh Lassa Fever Outbreak in Benue as Doctor Dies from Infection
A fresh Lassa fever case in Benue State has led to the death of a medical doctor, reigniting concerns over infection control gaps and the […]
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