Public Health
Ebola Alert: Avoid handshakes, hugs, unnecessary physical contact, experts warn
By Desire Uzochukwu The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to avoid unnecessary physical contact, including handshakes and hugs, and...
UBOMI 2026: Pistis Foundation offers free medical care, surgery in Lagos
…Targets underserved residents with five-day healthcare programme from October 19
Customs seizes N721.9m contraband in Sokoto, Zamfara
By Kazeem Waris The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, has intercepted contraband goods worth N721.9 million, including second-hand clothing, cigarettes and...
NAFDAC seizes N200m fake wine, spirits packaging in Aba market
By Desire Uzochukwu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit packaging materials worth more than ₦200...
WHO steps up Ebola-related virus preparedness in 3 African-linked countries
By Desire Uzochukwu Conflict, displacement and weak health systems pose challenges as agency trains health workers and strengthens border surveillance The World Health...
Arresting addicts won’t solve drug crisis — Marwa
… NDLEA boss calls for urgent mental health funding, Says drug abuse, mental illness reinforce each other
NAFDAC uncovers suspected fake drinks factory in Lagos, arrests two
…Recovers drums, filters, packaging materials at Trade Fair Complex …Warn of public health risks
