Health
Codix Group Secures WHO approval for HIV test kit packaging
Codix Group Secures WHO Approval for Local Packaging of HIV Diagnostic Test in Nigeria
Codix Group, a subsidiary of Colexa Biosensor Ltd, has been granted approval by the World Health Organization (WHO) to package a WHO Prequalified Rapid Diagnostic … Continue Reading
Avoid Alcohol and Fruit Juices This Christmas – NAFDAC
NAFDAC cautions Nigerians to avoid uncertified alcoholic drinks and fruit juices during the festive season, urging healthier choices for public safety.
As Christmas festivities draw near, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians … Continue Reading
Is Nigeria Prepared? New COVID-19 Variant Spreads to 29 Countries
As the new XEC COVID-19 variant spreads to 29 countries, Nigeria ramps up vigilance with hospital alerts, enhanced surveillance, and public health recommendations.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a critical warning about the newly detected … Continue Reading
Public Health at Risk -NAFDAC Bans 40 Dangerous Drugs in 2024
NAFDAC withdraws 40 drugs, cancels harmful products, and bans unsafe food items in 2024 as part of its ongoing mission to protect public health in Nigeria.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has … Continue Reading
Mystery Illness Claims 79 Lives, Infects Hundreds in Congo: What We Know So Far
Global Health Experts Race to Identify Mysterious Illness in Congo as High Fatality Rate and Delayed Reporting Spark International Concern
Health officials are racing to identify a deadly, undiagnosed disease spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since the … Continue Reading
Anambra Reports 3,138 New HIV Cases in 10 Months
Anambra Reports 3,138 New HIV Cases in 10 Month With over 3,000 new cases recorded in just 10 months, Anambra State intensifies its fight against HIV/AIDS through testing, treatment, and prevention initiatives, with 1.2% Positivity Rate
The Anambra State … Continue Reading
WHO Prequalifies Groundbreaking Tuberculosis Test
The WHO’s approval of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra revolutionizes TB diagnostics, offering rapid detection and drug-resistance testing to advance global health efforts.
In a groundbreaking advancement for global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, … Continue Reading
Lagos State Enrolls Over 1.3 Million Residents in Health Insurance Scheme
Lagos State reaches a milestone with over 1.3 million residents enrolled in the ILERA EKO health scheme, highlighting its commitment to universal health coverage and inclusive healthcare access.
Lagos State has reached a major milestone in its journey toward Universal … Continue Reading
Afghan Girls’ Last Hope Crushed As Taliban Bans Women from Training as Midwives and Nurses
Taliban’s Ban on Women in Medical Training Strikes Final Blow to Female Professional Opportunities, Deepening Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis and Maternal Mortality Concerns
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN— The Taliban has banned women from training as nurses and midwives in Afghanistan, dealing another devastating … Continue Reading
Resident Doctors in Kogi State Demand Salary Justice
Kogi State Resident Doctors Demand Implementation of New Salary Structure
Doctors represented by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in Kogi State have voiced their frustration regarding the failure to implement the newly approved salary structure, known as CONMESS 2024… Continue Reading