Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication primarily used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, it […]
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Nigeria Cannot Become Africa’s Pharmacy on Generator Power
Nigeria stands at the edge of a pharmaceutical breakthrough. This September, PMG-MAN will host the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo in Lagos under the theme […]
First-Ever Test For Ebola Bundibugyo Now Approved By WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever diagnostic test for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, adding it to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The […]
How to Build Healthy Eating Habits: 10 Simple Tips for Better Health
Healthy eating isn’t about following strict diets or eliminating all your favourite foods. Instead, it is about making balanced food choices consistently to support your […]
New HIV Infections Are Now Highest in Lagos State
Lagos State now has the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria. This is according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s […]
FG Is Now Backing Nigeria’s Healthcare With Billions — Here Is Why It Matters
The Federal Government has approved ₦32.8 billion for states under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), as Nigeria records steady improvements in primary healthcare delivery, […]
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 […]
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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