The Senate on Tuesday suspended deliberations on the Criminal Code Amendment Bill following sharp divisions among lawmakers over provisions that criminalise the supply of drugs […]
Tag: Health
Japan Approves Over-the-Counter Sale of Emergency Contraceptive Pill for the First Time
Japan has officially approved the sale of an over-the-counter contraceptive pill for the first time, marking a significant policy shift in the traditionally conservative country. […]
Resident Doctors Accuse FG of Ignoring 24-Hour Call Duty Directive
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns that the Federal Government has yet to respond to its directive restricting doctors from working […]
Nigerian Civil Society Condemns UN Plan to Scrap UNAIDS by 2026
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has condemned a United Nations proposal to dismantle the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) by 2026, […]
Early Blood Pressure Checks in Children Could Prevent Midlife Heart Disease, Experts Say
Children as young as seven with high blood pressure face up to a 50% greater risk of dying from heart disease in adulthood, according to […]
Kwara Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Healthcare at the Grassroots
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to repositioning and delivering […]
WHO Commends Nigeria, Others for Progress in Reducing NCD Deaths, Calls for Urgent Global Action
The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for achieving significant progress in reducing mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). […]
Experts Push for Stronger AFI Surveillance as Edo Emerges Among Nigeria’s Worst-Hit States in Lassa Fever Outbreak
BENIN CITY – Edo State has been ranked among the worst-hit states in Nigeria’s latest Lassa fever update, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control […]