Health
News and analysis from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors.
Federal Government intensifies border screenings amid MPox outbreak
The Federal Government has heightened monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points in response to the growing threat of...
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Nigeria Customs seizes N1.8 billion worth of pharmaceuticals at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized tramadol and other expired, unregistered pharmaceutical products valued at N1.8 billion at Apapa...
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Federal Government disburses over N130 billion into basic healthcare in 5 years
The Federal Government has allocated N130.8 billion for healthcare services via the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) since its...
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WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.
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FG launches $1.2 billion initiative to transform healthcare sector, provide skilled medical
The Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with state health ministries and partners, has launched a $1.2 billion Sector-Wide Approach...
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Africa CDC to secure about 23 million Mpox vaccine doses to combat spread
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced its comprehensive strategy to tackle the spread of...
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Tinubu approves National Health Policy to retain professionals in the sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a National Health Workforce Policy to transform Nigeria’s healthcare and reintegrate diaspora professionals to...
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Babies in Nigeria are born with antibiotic-resistant bacteria – Report
Nigerian babies are born with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, specifically colistin-resistant strains.
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Malaria rate drops in Nigeria by 22% – Malaria Consortium
Mr. Kenneth Maduka, Kogi Project Manager at Malaria Consortium, announced that malaria prevalence in Nigeria has decreased from 23% in...
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Medical Council warns House Officers on medical associations membership, threatens disqualification
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned House Officers that their membership in the Nigerian Medical Association...
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