Autism not a curse, manageable with support – experts
2026-04-02
A Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Dr Joy Alejo, says autism is not a curse but a neurodevelopmental condition, which is manageable with the right support.Continue Reading
NAFDAC reaffirms commitment to safe, sustainable herbal products
2026-04-02
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicinal and aromatic plant-based products across Nigeria. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, spoke at the #BeWildForNature Youth Network event organised by the UnitedContinue Reading
Benue Assembly urges ban on toxic chemicals in food storage
2026-04-01
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently ban the use of toxic chemicals in food storage, citing growing health risks to residents across the state. The resolution followed a motion moved by Mr Samuel Matu (APC/Kwande West) during plenary inContinue Reading
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Cerelac products on sale
2026-04-01
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public on counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products being sold in Lagos. NAFDAC on its X handle, said that Nestle Nigeria Plc, the genuine Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) of theContinue Reading
Stakeholders urge urgent action to sustain global HIV response
2026-04-01
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have called for urgent, coordinated action to sustain HIV response, warning that declining funding, stigma and health system gaps threaten progress toward ending infections globally and undermine hard won gains. The call was contained in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at the end of aContinue Reading
Vilita-Bashir resigns, calls on women to contest 2027 elections
2026-04-01
By Justina Auta Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir, outgoing Director-General of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), has urged Nigerian women to actively contest elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Vilita-Bashir made the call while announcing her resignation during her induction into the MBNCWD Hall of Fame onContinue Reading
Preventive health ,lifestyle key to curbing diseases – Expert
2026-04-01
By Rukayat Moisemhe A health advocate, Mr Lorenz Mba, has called for nationwide shift from reactive to preventive healthcare through simple lifestyle changes and early screening to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases. He made the call an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
PPFN unveils 7-year project to advance sexual, reproductive health rights
2026-04-01
By Daniel Oyeleke/Folasade Akpan The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has unveiled a seven-year project aimed at expanding access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services for women, adolescents and marginalised groups. PPFN President, Mr Bitrus Laori, said this at the official unveiling of the Strengthening Health SystemsContinue Reading
African govts. urged to prioritise funding for health research, data systems
2026-04-01
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Assan Jaye, Professor of Global Health Education and Research Leadership at the Medical Research Council (MRC), The Gambia, has called on African governments to prioritise funding for health research to ensure sustainability. Jaye made the call in Abuja at a high-level workshop on Pan-African HealthContinue Reading
Malala Fund, stakeholders urge more investment in girl-child education
2026-03-31
By Folasade Akpan Experts have called for greater investment in girl-child education to reduce gender disparities and improve access, retention, and completion rates for millions of Nigerian girls, stressing the need for systemic reforms. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja during a high-level policy dialogue organised byContinue Reading
