Covid-19 is once again on the rise across the United States, just as children return to school and federal officials move to restrict access to updated vaccine boosters. While the current uptick is progressing more slowly than previous surges, health experts warn it is still too early to determine the potential scale or severity of this late-summer wave. Several key indicators, including wastewater analysis, test positivity rates, and emergency room…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the Government of Guinea-Bissau, has launched Phase II of its Assistive Device Programme for Children with Disabilities (CWD), reinforcing its commitment to inclusive development across the region. Held in Bissau, the launch ceremony was led by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Women, Family and Social Solidarity, H.E. Maria Inácia Có Mendes Sanhá. She hailed the programme as a testament to dignity…

A new study has raised fresh concerns over drug safety in Nigeria, revealing that one in five medicines sold in informal markets fails to meet quality standards — a situation that could endanger millions of lives.

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has revealed its plan to visit specialised treatment centres with the aim of assessing facilities and interacting with patients, including professionals involved in rehabilitation efforts.

In discussing the improvement of global health governance, African leaders, policymakers, including global health advocates will be converging in Ghana to take decisive steps toward shaping its health future.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has received 15 containers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and substandard tomato paste valued at N20.5 billion from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The handover took place at Onne Port, Port Harcourt, where the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, presented the seized goods to NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. Read Also: Customs handovers N24.6 million worth of illicit drugs to NAFDAC…

As the fight against drug peddlers continues across the country, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted the efforts of drug traffickers following the seizure of hard drugs including cocaine and high-dose tramadol hidden inside 71 vehicle side mirrors. The Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the NDLEA carried out the successful operation at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, bound for Libreville, Gabon. Meanwhile, three…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended Nigerians for practising breastfeeding, as data shows that over 90% of mothers breastfeed their children. The Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF Abuja, Nemat Hajeebhoy, revealed this on Friday during the commissioning of Breastfeeding Week at Ambursa, in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The event aimed to promote exclusive breastfeeding as a key step for child health and development says…

A treatment for Alzheimer’s disease turned down for National Health Service (NHS) use has been shown to keep patients’ memory stable for as long as four years, according to new research. Lecanemab, a drug already approved by the United Kingdom’s (UK) medicines regulator, was found to delay the progression of dementia significantly when given at the earliest stages of the illness, according to The Independent report. Alzheimer’s disease also known…

The Federal Government (FG) has urged the Nigerian media to champion national advocacy on self-care as part of efforts to strengthen the health system and improve public health outcomes. In a virtual media workshop organized by White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria (WRA Nigeria), with support from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH&SW) and the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG), this call was made. According to the Voice of Nigeria…

By Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu Nigeria’s healthcare system has suffered another setback as the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) embarked on a seven-day strike following unmet demands, leaving patients in dire conditions with little to no adequate medical attention. Recall that on 14 July, the association issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) to respond, but unfortunately, their demands…

The Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to halt their ongoing industrial action. Dingyadi emphasised that direct negotiation is the most effective path to resolving workplace disagreements. The Minister encouraged the nurses’ association to engage in dialogue, assuring them that the government is actively working to address their concerns. READ ALSO: Nurses begin seven-day warning strike  According to Patience Onuoha,…