The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a digital platform aimed at streamlining its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes as part of efforts to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The agency’s Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, launched the platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, says News Agency of…

“Before receiving the implant, it was like having two black discs in my eyes, with the outside distorted,” she said. “I was an avid reader, and I wanted that back.”

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has praised the Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust for its decade-long work in promoting infection prevention and strengthening Nigeria’s public health preparedness. Speaking in Abuja during DRASA’s 10th anniversary, Mr Gbajabiamila urged Nigerians to prioritise prevention and preparedness as key to achieving lasting improvements in national health systems. “This is what we need: institutions that sensitise people and promote the…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has emphasised the need for inclusive health policy design that captures the voices of youth, women, and marginalised groups across Nigeria. Mr Pate made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, where he was represented by Nse Akpan, Director of Port Health Services in the ministry, says News Agency…

Millions of men around the world experience difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, but very few talk about it. Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, affects physical confidence, self-esteem, and relationships. Yet experts say it’s often treatable and, in many cases, reversible. If you’ve noticed changes in your sexual performance or confidence, health specialists recommend starting with honest self-reflection. Here are ten key questions to help you better…

The Kwara State Government has commissioned two new state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran. These facilities were donated by the Global Fund as a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring an affordable, steady supply of medical-grade oxygen across the state. The new plants are intended to serve as regional hubs for oxygen production, particularly benefiting…

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners, has renewed its commitment to improving adolescent health and development through strengthened policy implementation and community engagement. This renewed effort was underscored during activities marking the 2025 International Adolescents’ Week, which featured a sensitisation walk in Ilorin to raise awareness on the physical, emotional and social needs of young people, says News Agency…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on Nigerians to take greater responsibility in the fight against HIV, as Adamawa State records a steady rise in new infections despite years of donor-funded interventions. Speaking at a media engagement on the state’s HIV/AIDS response in Yola, the North-East Zonal Coordinator of NACA, John Tobias, said the recent “stop-work order” issued by the United States Government in February…

To deepen understanding of the link between chronic illness and depression, Osibogun said LUTH has launched a research initiative called Project Suffering, aimed at exploring how long-term physical ailments contribute to suicidal tendencies.

Yobe State has taken a pioneering step in Nigeria’s public health sector by launching the country’s first-ever integrated measles-rubella campaign that combines six life-saving health interventions in a single exercise. The initiative, inaugurated on Friday in Damaturu by Governor Mai Buni, marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s approach to disease prevention and maternal-child health. The campaign, set to run from October 28 to November 1, 2025, will be implemented simultaneously…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global rise in neurological diseases, urging governments to invest urgently in brain health and strengthen neurological care systems. A new WHO report shows that fewer than one in three countries have national policies on neurological disorders, while only 18 per cent have dedicated funding. The Global Status Report on Neurology warns that essential care and services remain out…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has pledged to establish quality healthcare as a fundamental right for every citizen, aiming to boost life expectancy and safeguard the state’s progress in reducing child and maternal mortality rates. The governor made this commitment on Thursday in Ado Ekiti while flagging off the distribution of equipment to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and commissioning a new Pharma-Grade Warehouse at the Ekiti State University Teaching…