The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an improved Med Safety Digital App to help Nigerians report fake and substandard medicines, as well as adverse drug reactions. In a statement released by the agency…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its national preparedness and response measures to safeguard the country against the potential introduction of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease (BEBOV). This proactive move follows recent reports of outbreaks in parts of the East…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially received a second major shipment of Ebola medical countermeasures from the Government of India. Arriving at the Ebola Continental Supply Chain mechanism in Entebbe, Uganda, this latest delivery…
The Federal Government has officially launched a massive, multi-sectoral health infrastructure expansion aimed at eliminating delays in emergency medical care and bringing quality healthcare to every region of the country. The initiative was unveiled during the virtual Presidential Launch of…
The Lagos State Government has stepped up its public health defenses at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to prevent the importation of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into Nigeria. This proactive measure follows a heightening wave of Ebola outbreaks…
In a decisive move to safeguard national borders against emerging infectious diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria has entered a strategic partnership with key government and border agencies to fortify the country’s Ebola virus disease (BVD) readiness. The high-level…
In a decisive move to halt the spread of Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has launched a massive surge operation in the affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Recognizing that speed is the…
In a landmark move for the region’s healthcare and technology sectors, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially opened its first External Office in Sub-Saharan Africa, located in Nigeria. The strategic expansion is designed to dramatically scale up support…
By Peter Emmanuel | The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expanded its child birth registration programme in rural communities across Kano State, aiming to ensure that more children are legally documented and able to access essential services. The initiative,…
By Dr. Pavel Ursu | Each year on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day highlights the health, social, economic, and environmental consequences of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” emphasizes the growing and…
