Category: Health

NAFDAC to Enforce Full Ban on Alcohol in Sachets and Small Bottles by December 2025

November 11, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and small-volume PET or glass bottles below 200ml by December 2025. The move follows a recent directive from the Senate and is backed by the […]

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Doctors dispute FG’s N11.9bn payout, strike continues

November 9, 2025

The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, has faulted the Federal Government’s claim that it...

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NAFDAC raids warehouse, arrests two over altered expiry dates in Plateau

November 8, 2025

Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have raided a warehouse in the Apata community...

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Tinubu orders immediate end to doctors’ strike 

November 4, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has directed that the ongoing industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) should be...

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Doctors dispute FG’s N11.9bn payout, strike continues

November 3, 2025

The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, has faulted the Federal Government’s claim that it...

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NAFDAC destroys over 80 containers of fake drugs, food items

November 1, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has disclosed that more than 80 containers of fake and...

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FG to release N11.995bn arrears to doctors, others within 72 hours

November 1, 2025

The Federal Government on Saturday said it will release N11.995bn within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including...

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FG engages ICPC to track basic healthcare funds

October 28, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Health has announced that it has engaged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission...

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NDLEA Launches Digital Drug Integrity Test And Visa Clearance Platform

October 21, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital portal designed to streamline its drug integrity test and visa...

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NARD strike looms as 30-day ultimatum to FG enters final week

October 21, 2025

With six days left before its 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has...

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Mpox: Expert warns Osun residents against bush meat

October 19, 2025

The World Health Organisation has advised residents of Osun State to stop consuming bush meat to prevent mpox infection. An...

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Unusual cough, fever stir panic in Lagos

October 18, 2025

Forty-two-year-old Lagos resident, Kabir Adeoye, has been battling persistent fever and related symptoms despite completing several rounds of treatment. Adeoye,...

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Updated: Governor Adeleke Mourns Passing Of Ex- Diplomat, Dr Christopher Kolade At 93

October 9, 2025

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has described the passing of a former Nigerian High Commissioner to...

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Osun to extend free eye screening to private school teachers, pupils

October 8, 2025

The Osun State Government has announced it will soon begin free eye screening for pupils and teachers in private primary...

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Lassa fever death toll hits 168, cases rise to 906 — NCDC

October 3, 2025

The Lassa fever death toll in Nigeria has risen to 168, up from 166, according to the Nigeria Centre for...

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NAFDAC destroys N15bn fake, expired drugs in Oyo

October 3, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday destroyed fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and...

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One doctor attends to 9,083 Nigerians, NARD laments

October 2, 2025

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday decried the country’s poor doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:9,083, describing it as far...

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LAUTECH resident doctors suspend strike

October 1, 2025

The Association of Resident Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has suspended its indefinite...

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Doctors give FG fresh ultimatum to meet demands

September 29, 2025

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has given the Federal Government a fresh 30-day ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and...

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Lagos LCDA Vice Chairman Dies After Two Months In Office

September 21, 2025

The Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, has died two months...

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FCT doctors suspend strike, to resume next week

September 19, 2025

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike, and...

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Resident doctors call off strike, gives FG 14-day ultimatum

September 14, 2025

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, giving the Federal Government two weeks to...

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NAFDAC warns against artificial fruit ripening with calcium carbide

September 12, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has cautioned fruit sellers in Billiri Local Government Area of...

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WHO launches vaccination drive following Ebola outbreak in Congo

September 12, 2025

A vaccination campaign is due to begin in the Congo at the weekend, in response to the Ebola outbreak in...

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BREAKING: Resident doctors begin five-day warning strike today

September 12, 2025

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has commenced a five-day warning strike today, following the expiration of its fresh ultimatum...

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FG sets December to decriminalise attempted suicide

September 11, 2025

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, setting December 2025 as the target date...

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Health Minister Collapses During Press Conference

September 10, 2025

There was panic on Tuesday, after Sweden’s newly appointed Health Minister, Elisabet Lann, collapsed during her first press conference. The video...

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Doctors to decide on nationwide strike today

September 10, 2025

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will hold its National Executive Council meeting today (Wednesday) to determine its next line...

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After Medical Break, Peter Obi Resumes Public Activities

September 9, 2025

A former 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has returned to public engagements following a brief medical rest. The...

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BREAKING ‘No Fix, No Work’ – Abuja Resident Doctors Commence Seven-Day Warning Strike

September 8, 2025

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has commenced a seven-day warning strike, demanding urgent reforms in the faltering...

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