By Chris Chikelue As Anambra state joins the rest of the World to mark this year’s World Health Day, themed, `Together for Health. Stand with Science’, the State Government has pledged to continue to advance development in the Health Sector with evidence-based policies and strategic investment. The Permanent Secretary, Anambra […]
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World Tuberculosis Day: Anambra Veterinary Doctors Advocate Stronger Measures To Fight Disease
By Chukwuka Ugokwe Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Anambra State Chapter, has called for strengthening intervention measures and surveillance system to effectively address animal to human transmission of tuberculosis in the state. The body made this call during a public enlightenment campaign held at Umunya Slaughter House,Oyi Local Government Area […]
NAFDAC Draws Public Attention To Alleged Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug Phesgo in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public and healthcare providers about suspected counterfeit batches of Phesgo 600mg, used in treatment of breast cancer. The warning follows complaints received by the drug’s Marketing Authorisation Holder, Roche. NAFDAC said the initial reports came from […]
NAFDAC bans 101 pharmaceutical products in Nigeria
By Abdallah el-Kurebe The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 pharmaceutical products. In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, NAFDAC said the pharmaceutical products are no longer permitted for manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, […]
Kanu Heart Foundation has performed surgeries on 700 persons since inception
The Kanu Heart Foundation has performed heart surgeries on over 700 persons and treated several heart diseases since its founding in year 2000. The feat was made possible by the foundation’s efforts and commitment to service delivery, especially with the amiable disposition of its founder, Mr Kanu Nwankwo, a former […]
Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Puts 1.4bn At Risk – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure could put over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death. WHO, in its second Global Hypertension Report, released on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, showed that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one […]
Flood Disaster: States Intensify Action as 232 Die, 121,000 Displaced
Abuja — The scale of Nigeria’s 2025 flood disaster has continued to widen, with at least 232 lives lost and more than 121,000 people displaced across the country, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Figures obtained as of September 20 showed that flooding has affected over 339,000 people, […]
Scientists develop CRISPR therapy that erases HIV from human cells
By Abdallah el-Kurebe Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight against HIV, unveiling a CRISPR-based therapy that can completely remove HIV DNA from infected human cells and prevent the virus from returning.The innovative treatment directly targets the virus’s genetic material, cutting it out of the cell’s genome […]
Bauchi Govt Declares Emergency On Cholera As toll rises to 58
Bauchi State government has revealed that a fresh outbreak of cholera has killed 58 people across 14 of the 20 LGA in the state.The Deputy Governor of Auwal Jatau, disclosed this while inaugurating the State Cholera Steering Committee and the State Technical Working Committee. He also confirmed that the state […]
Tinubu subsidises kidney dialysis cost by 76% in federal hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major cut in the cost of kidney dialysis at federal hospitals, reducing the fee from 50,000 naira to 12,000 naira per session. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala announced the development on Monday, saying the subsidy is already in effect at major medical centres across all […]