The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned citizens against relying on unverified home remedies for Ebola Virus Disease. In a public advisory titled, “Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Myths vs Facts,” amid growing concerns and online rumours linked to a regional Ebola outbreak, the agency warned that substances […]
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On Sports — Pres. Tinubu congratulates Rangers on winning Nigerian league title for a record ninth time.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title for a record ninth time. The president congratulated the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points in […]
Over 1,000 Benefit from Free Medical Outreach in Anambra
No fewer than one thousand people benefited from a free medical outreach organized by Awka Union USA and Canada, an initiative focused on reducing hardship and improving access to healthcare for the less privileged. The outreach, which was the fifth international medical mission by the association, held at Manari Osonwa […]
NEMA Advocates Inter-Agency Synergy To Effectively Tackle Flood Challenges in Nigeria
The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency NEMA , Zubaida Umar, has called for stronger collaboration between disaster management agencies to improve flood preparedness and response across Nigeria. She made the call during a working visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency in Abuja. According to […]
NEPZA, NAFDAC Partner To Fight Fake Drugs in FTZs
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have intensified collaboration to fight the circulation of fake drugs and substandard consumables linked to operations within the country’s Free Trade Zones. The two agencies agreed to improve joint monitoring and […]
Anambra flags-off 2026 African Vaccination Week
Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) in collaboration with State Ministry of Health (SMOH) and Partners has flagged-off the 2026 African Vaccination Week (AVW) themed; “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work.” The flag-off ceremony aimed at renewing commitment towards immunization of children against diseases, took place at Primary Healthcare Centre […]
Anambra Health Ministry Intensifies Crackdown on Absenteeism in General Hospitals
By Stanley Nwako The Director of Medical Services, Anambra State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, alongside an inspection team from the Ministry, today embarked on an unscheduled visit to selected General Hospitals across the State. The exercise forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enforce discipline, strengthen accountability, […]
Medical expert refutes cancer myths, emphasizes on early detection, treatment
A medical expert, Dr. Kehinde Ololade, has debunked insinuations that cancer is a spiritual attack, pointing out that cancer is a disease that can affect anyone, regardless of status, gender, or ethnicity. He made this known on Thursday while speaking with journalists during a visit by the Medical and Dental […]
WORLD MALARIA DAY 2026: PHARMACISTS CALL FOR URGENT ACTION AGAINST MALARIA IN NIGERIA
By Chidinma Olivia Patrick As the world marks World Malaria Day 2026 today, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Anambra State Branch, in collaboration with the Young Pharmacists Group, has called for stronger and coordinated efforts to eliminate malaria in Nigeria. In a statement released to commemorate the day, the […]
NAFDAC uncovers fake alcohol production syndicates, confiscates counterfeit drinks worth ₦350m, Warns against implications on health
The National Agency For Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, officials have uncovered illegal alcohol production in Lagos, in what they termed one of the most significant crackdowns on counterfeit beverages in recent times. NAFDAC also disclosed that adulterated products valued at approximately ₦350 million were also seized. The National […]