In Nigeria’s determined fight against HIV/AIDS, one of the most impactful interventions saving thousands of lives is the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT). This government-backed initiative ensures that HIV-positive pregnant women can deliver HIV-free babies through timely and sustained treatment. PMTCT is a specialised series of medical treatments provided to expectant mothers living with HIV,
A leading fertility specialist, Dr. Jaiyeoba Adeyemi, has debunked lingering misconceptions surrounding In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), stating categorically that children conceived through the assisted reproductive method are not in any way abnormal. He made this clarification during the Welcome Forum of BridgeClinic, which held recently in Lagos under the theme, “Optimising Your Fertility Health.” Dr.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health alert concerning falsified batches of Healmoxy Capsules 500mg discovered in circulation within Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR). According to NAFDAC’s latest advisory released under its #NafdacALERTS initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) had earlier flagged the counterfeit
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the ban of certain Dove hand soaps and deodorants by European Union (EU) authorities. The affected products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to harm the reproductive system, affect unborn
In a significant step towards enhancing access to safe water in disaster-affected communities, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has officially handed over six solar-powered boreholes to the Borno State Government. The water facilities, located across Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere Local Government Area, are expected to provide clean water to an estimated 12,000 residents
A seasoned veterinary epidemiologist, Dr. Muhammad-Bashir Bolajoko, has sounded a strong warning over the growing trend of consuming poorly cooked meat, stressing that it poses serious health risks, including the transmission of tuberculosis and other life-threatening zoonotic infections. Dr. Bolajoko, who heads the Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine Division at the National Veterinary Research
In a recent development that has sparked concern among consumers and health professionals alike, Nigeria’s apex food and drug regulatory agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a stern warning on the dangers posed by specific Dove-branded cosmetic products, which have come under scrutiny in Europe for containing
Renowned philanthropist and Chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, has called on African leaders to intensify efforts toward advancing health and development on the continent. Gates made this appeal while reaffirming his foundation’s pledge to channel the majority of its $200 billion planned expenditure over the next two decades into
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s low health budget, warning that the country’s current public health spending falls significantly short of what is needed to tackle its mounting healthcare crises. Gates, who is currently visiting Africa, made the remarks during a roundtable interaction with a select group of
In a transformative move for the continent’s healthcare sector, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has been unveiled in Abuja, Nigeria — an ambitious project led by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in strategic partnership with King’s College Hospital, London. Described as a “first-of-its-kind” facility in West Africa, the AMCE is not only a
