By Aderogba George The Federal Government has commended the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their commitment to strengthening regional health security across member states. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the commendation at theContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu An NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has mobilised 87 District Heads to support the administration of azithromycin to 1.2 million children in Sokoto State. Speaking at an engagement meeting on Thursday, Sightsavers State Team Lead, Mr Muhammad Ridwan,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has endorsed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assistance Programme, aimed at supporting cancer patients and survivors across Nigeria. The Secretary-General of the society, Prof. Adamu Bojude, disclosed this in a statement issued on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The President, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, says Nigeria has made significant progress in epidemic response but still faces gaps in pandemic preparedness. Kene told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Abuja, that Nigeria’s response to outbreaksContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde/Mercy Sawok The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has called for greater public participation in voluntary blood donation, emphasising that saving lives should transcend religious, ethnic and social differences across the country. NRCS National President, Mr Oluyemisi Adetayo, made the call in Abuja at a Blood Donation DriveContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and NAFDAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure faster consumer complaints resolution and stronger enforcement in the marketplace. Signing the MoU in Abuja, the Executive Vice-Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, said the MoU would addressContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has presented the agency’s seven-year scorecard, highlighting reforms in food and drug regulation. Adeyeye also unveiled Nigeria’s treaty with the African Medicines Agency (AMA), aimed at strengthening regulatory systems andContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has called for urgent structural reforms and policy implementation to advance women’s empowerment and political leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. AFJN made the call in collaboration with faith-based and civil society organisations at a news conference in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged to deliver the Women’s Charter to President Bola Tinubu, as part of efforts to strengthen women’s inclusion and economic empowerment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mrs Tinubu made the pledge at the National Women Mega Empowerment and RallyContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said the initiative marked aContinue Reading
