FG Suspends Sachet Alcohol Ban, Orders NAFDAC To Halt Enforcement
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to immediately suspend all enforcement actions related to the ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle products. The offices of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, and National Security Adviser, ONSA, in a joint intervention, […]
NAFDAC Reacts To Viral Claim That It Has Banned Amoxicillin In Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a viral video falsely claiming that the antibiotic amoxicillin has been secretly banned in Nigeria. In a statement, the agency clarified that amoxicillin remains approved for use nationwide and has not been prohibited. It explained that NAFDAC only issues targeted safety alerts […]
FULL LIST: 30 controllable factors that cause cancer
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 30 modifiable risk factors that contribute to cancer cases worldwide, warning that up to four in 10 cancers could be prevented through lifestyle changes and reduced exposure. The large global study is the first to outline how much cancer risk comes from causes people […]
Resident Doctors to Resume Nationwide Strike on January 12
….Citing FG’s Neglect of Signed Agreements The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its total and indefinite comprehensive strike from January 12, 2026, citing the Federal Government’s failure to implement agreed welfare demands. The decision was taken at an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on January 2 and disclosed […]
Flash: Nigerian doctors declare 5-day nationwide warning strike
Flash: Nigerian doctors declare 5-day nationwide warning strike The National Association of Resident Doctors has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday, 12th September 2025, to press home their demands. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by the General Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Agbor Affiong. The decision […]
NCDC Issues Nationwide Advisory Over Recent Ebola Reports
ALERT: NCDC Issues Nationwide Advisory Over Recent Ebola Reports The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Nigeria remains free of Ebola virus disease, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles a fresh outbreak. In a detailed public health advisory released by Director-General Dr. Jide Idris, the agency highlighted intensified surveillance […]
Public Alert: NAFDAC Warns Against ‘Fake Milk’ in Nigerian Markets (See Photos)
..…Warns consumers of health risks as counterfeit products flood market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert on the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachets across Nigeria. In a statement released on Friday, the agency disclosed that Promasidor Nigeria Ltd—the authorised manufacturer of Cowbell products—had […]
Health sector crisis persists despite N5.4tn World Bank loans
The World Bank approved a total of $3.53bn (N5.4tn at the official exchange rate of N1,535/$) in health-related loans to Nigeria over the past nine years, The PUNCH reports. However, the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, as well as health […]
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION ON CLIMATE RESILIENT WATER SAFETY PLAN BEGINS IN ONA ARA
•••Hon. Idrees Olapade Represents Ona-Ara Chairman as 10-Day Exercise Kicks Off In a proactive step toward combating climate-related water challenges and preventing the outbreak of waterborne diseases particularly cholera, the Ona-Ara Local Government has flagged off a 10-day intensive community mobilization and sensitization campaign on the “Climate Resilient: Water Safety Plan”, holding from August 4 […]
Government Declares Mpox Outbreak Amid Rising West African Cases
Health Ministry Intensifies Surveillance, Tracing and Public Awareness as Region Sees Surge The Gambian government has officially declared an outbreak of mpox following the confirmation of a single case on Tuesday, joining a growing list of West African countries grappling with rising infections. The Ministry of Health announced that it is actively conducting contact tracing, […]