Nigeria joins global deal to cut cost of HIV prevention drug
Nigeria has joined a global initiative aimed at reducing the cost of HIV prevention drugs, making them more accessible to millions of people at risk. The move is part of efforts to curb the spread of HIV and improve public health across the country. The agreement will lower the price of life-saving drugs such as […]
Cholera outbreak claim 58 lives in Bauchi
Bauchi State is facing another health crisis as a fresh outbreak of cholera has claimed at least 58 lives across 14 out of its 20 local government areas. Officials also confirmed 258 new cases of the disease, raising concerns about the state’s health system. Speaking during the inauguration of two response committees — the State […]
FG to tighten border control following new Ebola outbreak
The Federal Government of Nigeria has increased monitoring and health checks at all entry points after a new Ebola outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Akpan Nse, Director of Port Health Services at the Ministry of Health, confirmed that extra staff have been sent to strengthen border surveillance and prevent […]
NAFDAC seals illegal Herbal Medicine facility in Kaduna, seizes products worth N5 Million
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Acting on reliable intelligence, the agency’s officers discovered that the facility was using unhygienic and substandard equipment, making the medicines unsafe for public use. The products, valued […]
NAFDAC seals illegal herbal plant in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed an illegal herbal medicine factory in Kaduna State. The facility, called SHIFA’UNNUR, is located in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. Mr. Shamsuddeen Mani, NAFDAC’s Principal Regulatory Officer who led the raid, explained that the factory was operating without proper registration and […]
L-PRES warns of public health risks from unhygienic abattoirs in Taraba
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has expressed serious worry about the health dangers linked to dirty slaughterhouses and poor meat inspection in Taraba State. At a workshop held on Tuesday in Jalingo, the State Coordinator of the World Bank-backed project, Hananiah Albert, said there is an urgent need to maintain cleanliness in […]
NAFDAC needs to raid all big supermarkets in Abuja – Reality TV star, Leo Da Silva decries fake drugs and products on sale in FCT
Popular reality TV personality, Leo Da Silva, has spoken out about a serious issue affecting shoppers in Nigeria’s capital city. He expressed concern over the increasing number of fake and unsafe products being sold in supermarkets across Abuja. According to Leo, the problem is now widespread and poses a major risk to public health. He […]
Ghana records first monkeypox de@th as cases surge
Ghana has recorded its first death caused by Mpox, marking a troubling milestone in the country’s ongoing health challenge.According to the Ministry of Health, 23 new infections were reported in just the past week — bringing the total number of cases to 257 since the virus was first discovered in the country in June 2022.This […]
Nigerian Senate to criminalise ripening of fruits with chemicals
The Nigerian Senate is working to make it illegal for fruit sellers to use harmful chemicals like calcium carbide to ripen fruits faster. This is part of a new plan to protect the health of people who buy and eat these fruits. Many lawmakers have spoken out, saying that this chemical ripening method is dangerous. […]
NCDC records 832 Lassa fever, Mpox cases, 135 deaths
In 2025, Nigeria has reported a total of 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox, with 135 deaths. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. The NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, highlighted that 132 deaths were attributed to Lassa fever, […]