The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a massive consignment of falsified pharmaceutical products and drones valued at over ₦921 million, raising fresh concerns over the country’s porous importation channels and threats to public safety. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Lagos, made the seizure during a coordinated
The spouses of Nigerian state governors, united under the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF), have stepped into the spotlight to lead a nationwide grassroots advocacy for the uptake of the Measles-Rubella vaccine, in a renewed effort to eliminate vaccine-preventable childhood diseases across the country. The campaign, which was officially launched on December 5, 2024, at
A late-night explosion at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, has reignited national concern over the safety protocols governing military armouries across Nigeria, particularly in heat-prone regions. The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, sent shockwaves through the city and caused widespread panic among residents. Preliminary investigations by the Nigerian Army and the
Lekki, Lagos – During the 2025 Annual Prophetic Medicine Conference held in Lekki, Lagos, medical experts underscored the value of Islamic and Prophetic medicine in preventing ailments, with a focus on proactive health practices. The conference, which took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, brought together practitioners, stakeholders, and enthusiasts of Islamic and Prophetic medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) is grappling with what its Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has described as an unprecedented financial crisis, threatening the stability of global health systems and the delivery of essential services worldwide. Speaking during a recent briefing, Dr. Tedros warned that global health financing is facing “the greatest disruption in memory,”
Medical professionals and Civil Society Organisations across Nigeria are rallying behind the call for the widespread adoption of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) E-MOTIVE protocol—a groundbreaking intervention aimed at reducing the alarming rate of maternal deaths caused by postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Postpartum haemorrhage, which WHO defines as the loss of more than 500 millilitres of
In a significant step towards tackling substance abuse and promoting public health, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has intensified efforts to assist drug users in transitioning towards healthier and more productive lifestyles. The initiative adopts the Harm Reduction Approach, a globally recognized strategy aimed at minimizing the
In a bold move reflecting Nigeria’s renewed commitment to strengthening its healthcare and education sectors, the federal government has recorded a historic surge in the annual enrollment of nursing students. Official figures reveal that nursing enrollment numbers have jumped from 28,000 to an unprecedented 115,000 within a year, marking a transformative milestone under President Bola
Health experts across the country have reiterated that vaccination remains the most effective measure in preventing cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), especially in Nigeria’s high-risk reglions. This follows a recent alert from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which reported a spike in suspected cases of the disease in several northern states. According to data from
Despite growing awareness and medical advancements in fertility care, many Nigerian couples continue to shy away from assisted reproductive treatments such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), largely due to ignorance, stigma, poverty and deep-seated cultural beliefs. This concern was raised by prominent fertility experts who called for more public education and supportive interventions to help
