The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has closed down 666 drug outlets across Kaduna State for violating operational standards and public health regulations. The enforcement sweep covered 47 pharmacies, 313 patent…

The Federal Government has started paying salary arrears to doctors and other health workers, with N11.995 billion set to be released within 72 hours to clear outstanding allowances. This payment…

The Federal Government has unveiled new Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026 to regulate Nigeria’s expanding digital pharmaceutical sector and curb the sale of counterfeit and substandard medicines online. The framework was…

A health centre in Lagos is charging mothers ₦5,000 for childbirth, according to a report by Punch. The facility offers basic maternity services at a reduced rate compared to typical…

Katsina State has recorded an additional case of Lassa fever, bringing the total to four, with three fatalities. The cases were reported in Funtua and Dan Musa local government areas….

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a total and indefinite nationwide strike starting April 7, 2026, at 12 a.m., citing the Federal Government’s decision to remove the…

Lassa fever has claimed two lives in Katsina State, Nigeria, with three confirmed cases reported. The victims were from Kafur and Funtua, and one patient is currently receiving treatment in…

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to introduce a new HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, as part of efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country. This move is…

Nigeria is making significant strides in local pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare value chains under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and health sector reforms. The country has secured over $2.2 billion…

Health experts are warning about the increasing cases of myiasis, a parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae, in Nigeria. Myiasis occurs when fly eggs hatch and the larvae penetrate the…

Nigerians are eagerly seeking for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced injection for HIV prevention, ahead of its nationwide rollout. The Federal Government has begun deploying the twice-yearly medication in selected pilot…

Nigeria is battling with a severe Lassa fever outbreak, with 109 deaths and 469 confirmed cases reported in the first nine weeks of 2026. The case fatality rate stands at…

NAFDAC has ordered a voluntary recall of MR.7 SUPER 700000 capsules, a male enhancement dietary supplement, due to serious safety concerns. The product contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, which can…

Nigeria has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on a $350,000 intervention to combat avian influenza outbreaks. This initiative focuses on strengthening disease containment…

Northern Nigeria is facing a severe shortage of doctors, with some states reporting a single doctor attending to over 43,000 patients. This is according to the SBM Health Preparedness Index…

Today, Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating women’s achievements and pushing for gender equality. The UN theme for 2026 is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” emphasizing…

According to reports from Punch News, citing health experts, Nigeria’s health programs, particularly those fighting HIV, TB, and malaria, as well as maternal health initiatives, are facing a potential funding…

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide cancer awareness and free screening programme in Ebonyi State, targeting 1,000 individuals from five states in the South-East and neighboring states. This initiative…

The Benue State Government has confirmed the deaths of 10 health workers due to Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections across the state. The…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has assured the Federal High Court that NAFDAC is the designated authority to enforce the ban on sachet alcohol packaged in containers…