Tag: Health
Musiala Reveals Neurological Disorder After On-Field Collapse
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder following his…
Breaking: NARD Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike From 8am Today
The National Association of Resident Doctors has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective 8am on Friday, in a…
Stakeholders Seek Private Sector Role in Maternal Health Reforms
Stakeholders in Nigeria's health sector have called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners…
NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Raid on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has embarked on nationwide enforcement against all alcoholic…
FG Launches Diaspora Health Programme for System Strengthening
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, will commence…
Private Sector Critical to Reducing Nigeria’s Cancer Burden, NICRAT DG Says
The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Professor Usman Aliyu, has said the…
PenCom Raises Retirees’ Income Threshold for Health Insurance Scheme
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has increased the income threshold qualifying retirees for its health insurance scheme from…
Lassa Fever Surges as NCDC Records 66 Cases, 7 Deaths in Three Weeks
Nigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
Nigeria Sets Up Presidential Task Force as Ebola Threat Raises Fresh Concerns
The Federal Government has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health…
Cholera Death Toll in Northeast Nigeria Rises to 90, UN Says
At least 90 people have died and more than 12,000 others have been infected in a fast-spreading cholera…
NCDC Monitors New Public Health Risks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said health authorities continue monitoring disease surveillance and emerging public health risks…
