The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its medical device prequalification programme to cover more health technologies, including contraceptive devices and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening […]
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Nigeria Steps Up Pandemic Preparedness With New Health Security Measures
Nigeria is strengthening its pandemic preparedness efforts with new measures aimed at improving the country’s ability to detect, prevent and respond to future disease outbreaks. […]
World Pharmacists Day 2026: Why Empowering Pharmacists Matters for Better Health
Every day, pharmacists do more than dispense medicines. They help patients understand how to use their medications, provide guidance on safe medicine use, support prevention […]
Appendicitis Symptoms: How to Know If You Have Appendicitis
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. It can cause sudden abdominal pain and needs prompt medical attention because an untreated appendix can burst and […]
Male Contraceptive: WHO Backs New Birth Control Options for Men
The World Health Organization (WHO) is backing efforts to expand birth control options for men, as researchers work on new male contraceptive methods that could […]
Dehydration Symptoms: How to Know When You Need More Fluids
Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. It can occur when you do not drink enough water, but also when […]
Noma Disease: 5 Warning Signs to Watch for in Children
Noma Disease: 5 Warning Signs to Watch for in Children A recent report from Sokoto is drawing fresh attention to noma, a severe disease that […]
What Nigeria’s New Surgery Means for Patients
Nigeria has taken a major step in surgical care with a new procedure that allowed a surgeon to operate on a patient from about 500 […]
World Patient Safety Day 2026: Nigeria’s New Framework for NCD Patients
Nigeria is tightening the safety net around how chronic diseases are treated, with government officials using this year’s World Patient Safety Day to spotlight a […]
Patient Safety: The Things That Can Make Your Care Safer
When you visit a hospital, clinic or pharmacy, you expect to receive care that helps you get better. But good healthcare is not only about […]
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