NAFDAC DG: I returned from US to remove Nigeria’s shame
‘I retired happily but came back to serve Nigeria’ ABUJA — Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has rejected calls for her resignation, saying she returned to Nigeria after 34 years in the United States to help restore the country’s battered image. Adeyeye, who spoke […]
Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 191
New Lassa fever new cases jumped from nine in Week 17 to 22 in Week 18, with infections recorded in Ondo, Edo, and Plateau
Salt is killing Nigerians quietly — Advocates
They called on government to implement salt reduction policies to curb hypertension, stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and other NCDs
Family appeals for support as 3-year-old fights stage 4 cancer
By Chioma Obinna The family of Crystabel Ugwu, in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State has appealed to Nigerians for urgent financial assistance to save the life of their three-year-old daughter, RichPearl Ugwu, who is battling Stage IV kidney cancer at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. RichPearl was diagnosed with nephroblastoma with lung […]
West Africa’s $11bn health market under pressure as experts push local supply chains
By Chioma Obinna West Africa’s fragile healthcare supply chain has come under fresh scrutiny as industry leaders, investors and policymakers prepare to converge in Lagos for the 2026 edition of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 amid rising concerns over import dependence, foreign exchange volatility and growing pressure on hospitals across the region.Organisers of the […]
Lagos needs 33,000 more doctors to cater for growing population – Commissioner
Lagos State Government has disclosed that the state needs about 40,000 medical doctors to adequately cater for its growing population, but currently has only about 7,000 doctors in the system, leaving a deficit of more than 33,000 physicians.
