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Nigeria Rolls Out HIV Prevention Injection
Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services.
At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said…
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Ending TB Achievable Despite Global Challenges — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) has affirmed that it is possible to get back on track and turn the tide on the Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, even in a challenging global environment.
According to WHO, with decisive country leadership,…
FG Targets 3 Million Nigerians In Oral Health Campaign
The Federal Government on Thursday said it has mapped out plans to reach at least three million Nigerians through expanded services and awareness campaigns, as the country marked World Oral Health Day 2026.
The Minister of State for…
Pressure Mounts On FCTA To Broaden Health Insurance Coverage
Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are calling on the FCT administration to extend the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) to accommodate more locals, citing lack of awareness and unfairness.
Some residents, including a…
NARD Condemns Maiduguri Bomb Blasts, Seeks Urgent Protection For Hospitals
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the recent multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri, and for urgent measures to safeguard healthcare facilities and personnel.
In a statement on Tuesday by its President, Dr…
Experts Raise Fresh Concerns Over GMO Deployment In Nigeria, Demand Ban
Environmental and public health advocates have renewed calls for Nigeria to halt the approval and deployment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), warning that the country risks exposing citizens and the environment to potential…
FDA Clears Generic Vitamin Drug For Autism Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved leucovorin, a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, which has reportedly shown great promise for people with autism disorder.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said on Tuesday…
Health Crisis Looms In Rivers Community As Gas Bubbles Spread
… Amnesty International Demands Urgent Govt Action
Residents of the Bille community located in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have raised serious concerns over persistent gas bubbling across different parts of the…
HIV Prevention Drug Arrives Nigeria March, Says NACA
The Federal Government, through the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said Nigeria will receive a new drug for HIV prevention, Lenacapavir, in March 2026.
In a statement on Monday by NACA’s spokesperson, Toyin…
NAFDAC Warns Agro, Poultry Input Dealers Against Sale Of Unregistered Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sensitised agro-dealers and poultry-input merchants in Ebonyi State on healthy production practices, urging strict compliance with regulatory requirements to…