The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised the alarm concerning the widespread circulation of adulterated palm oil, contaminated meats and grains, and the forceful ripening of fruits in markets across the country. Dr Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Executive Director of FCCPC, stated this during a sensitisation of traders and major stakeholders held in…
A hyena that escaped from a government wildlife Park in Jos, Plateau state on Sunday, has been captured, officials have said on Tuesday. Its capture followed a two-day chase after it escaped from a wildlife park in northcentral Plateau State — home to nearly 1 million people. The hyena escaped from state-owned Jos Wildlife Park…
In the heart of Zamfara State, Nigeria, a silent crisis is unfolding, hidden from the world’s gaze but devastating in its impact. Here, amidst the arid landscapes and dusty villages, the spectre of malnutrition looms large, threatening the lives of innocent children like 9-month-old Khadija whose future hangs in the balance due to lack of…
In a recent discussion hosted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Prof. Rosemary Ogu, the National President of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, issued a stark warning to expectant mothers about the dangers of using illicit drugs during pregnancy. Prof. Ogu emphasised that such actions can have severe consequences on the health…
In a ground-breaking breakthrough after many years of tireless research, scientists have made a historic discovery of cancer-vaccine trials, unveiling a revolutionary new medicine that promises to transform the lives of millions suffering cancer worldwide. The innovative vaccine still in clinical trials, is a remarkable leap, offering new hope to patients and their families, and…
A survey reveals that NHS patients are being left untreated and, in some instances, face solitary deaths due to inadequate staffing of registered nurses during shifts. However, recent research conducted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) indicates that only one-third of shifts have sufficient nurses on duty. A nurse working in the community in…
Nurses and midwives in Oyo State on Thursday renewed their decision to continue with their industrial action, vowing that the ongoing strike would not be called off until their demands were met by the state government. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, the state capital, the Chairman, National Association of…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has expressed concerns over the high cost of treatment and clinical management for Lassa fever cases, attributing it to poor health-seeking behavior and late presentation of cases. In its latest report, the NCDC confirmed two new cases of Lassa fever in Edo State, with no fatalities reported in…
For Nigeria to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC), experts have suggested that expanding the private sector’s involvement in healthcare delivery can lead to more affordable and high-quality healthcare options for Nigerians, as well as addressing a critical need in the country’s healthcare system. At the just concluded 2024 Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN)…
Legislators from across 13 states of the federation, have come together to fashion out a strategy and proffer solutions to malnutrition challenges across their various states. The lawmakers who were gathered for the 2024 Legislative Retreat, a two-day summit, held in Lagos, focused on tackling malnutrition and boosting human capital development. They unanimously arrived at…
