The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 16 sachet water production factories in Rivers State following a sweeping […]
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NCDC Flags Lagos, FCT, Kano, Rivers and Six Other States as High-Risk Zones Requiring Urgent Attention
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has escalated its national Ebola preparedness response by specifically flagging Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), […]
NCAA Issues Urgent Ebola Alert to Airlines and Airport Operators Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an urgent Ebola alert to all airlines and airport operators across the country, directing immediate precautionary and […]
Ogun Govt Pledges Full Funding for Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign
The Ogun State government has assured residents of adequate funding and logistics for the upcoming measles-rubella vaccination campaign scheduled from January 27 to February 5, […]
Medical Experts Alarmed as US Reviews Safety of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
A committee appointed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reviewing the safety of the decades-old hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a move […]
Senate Moves to Criminalize Chemical Ripening of Fruits, Targets Dangerous Food Practices
ABUJA – In a major move to safeguard public health, the Nigerian Senate is considering amendments to prescribe stiffer penalties for individuals using harmful chemicals […]
Federal Government Launches National Plan to Eliminate Lead Poisoning, Warns ‘No Safe Level’
ABUJA – In a significant move to safeguard public health, the Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive national plan to eliminate lead poisoning in Nigeria, […]
Abia State Commissions New Primary Health Centre in Azuiyi Oloko
The Abia State Ministry of Health has officially handed over a newly constructed and fully equipped Primary Health Centre to the Azuiyi Oloko Community in […]
FCTA to Punish Schools Denying Pupils Vaccination
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to schools denying health workers access to pupils for vaccination, stating that […]