The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken new steps to strengthen its workforce as Nigeria positions itself to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The agency in a post shared on Friday, said in a recently held a one-day training session for its staff, organised by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, to clarify NAFDAC’s role in ensuring safe trade across African…

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has urged the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the hospital to prioritise far-reaching reforms aimed at addressing manpower shortages and infrastructural decay in the institution. The appeal from the doctors comes on the heels of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s appointment of a new seven-member Governing Council for the institution, formalised in letters signed by…

In a bid to strengthen public understanding and community participation in the fight against Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an initiative to translate AMR awareness messages into Nigeria’s major indigenous languages. The initiative according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), unveiled during the SayAMR Language Hackathon held on Friday in Abuja, seeks to improve grassroots communication on AMR by developing widely…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed calls for African governments to make mental health support a key part of emergency preparedness, warning that the continent’s fragile health systems are struggling under repeated crises. Marking World Mental Health Day, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, said conflicts, disease outbreaks and floods continue to cause deep psychological distress across communities. “Emergencies — whether outbreaks, conflicts or natural disasters —…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on Nigerians to become advocates for eye health within their communities, stressing that regular eye check-ups and awareness are essential to preventing avoidable vision loss. The National Eye Health Programme, Dr Oteri Okolo made the call in Abuja on Thursday while representing the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, at an event commemorating…

The Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has reaffirmed its determination to stamp out quackery in the health sector while assuring residents of improved access to safe and standard healthcare services across the state. This assurance was given during a one-day Sensitisation Campaign and Town Hall Meeting on “The Roles and Responsibilities of HEFAMAA in Lagos State,” held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, says the Lagos…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African governments to step up efforts in tackling preventable blindness and visual impairment, warning that millions across the continent are living with avoidable sight loss due to poor access to basic eye care. World Sight Day, observed every second Thursday of October, seeks to draw global attention to the importance of vision health. But this year, WHO is raising concern that Africa is…

The Chairman of the National Eye Health Committee of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof Afekhide Omoti, has emphasised that prioritising vision care is crucial to improving public health and driving national development. Prof Omoti stated this during activities marking the 2025 World Sight Day, themed “Love Your Eyes,” “Love Your Eyes at Work,” “Love Your Eyes Kids,” and “Love Your Eyes – Protect the Future.” He revealed that about…

The Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Nigeria, has renewed calls for increased investment in adolescent girls’ health as part of efforts to address the rising rate of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young women across sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation raised the concern while commemorating the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, stressing that gender inequality, poor access to healthcare, and inadequate education continue to expose young girls—especially those…

India has reasserted its leadership in global vaccine supply following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) re-approval of Shanchol, the country’s only WHO-prequalified oral cholera vaccine. Originally developed by Hyderabad-based Shantha Biotechnics, Shanchol was designed as a cost-effective and accessible solution for nations struggling with recurring cholera outbreaks. With production now resumed under GCBC Vaccines Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Shantha Biotechnics), the vaccine has regained WHO prequalification, paving the way for its…

A Nigerian scientist, Gideon Gyebi, has highlighted how the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics and help counter the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Gyebi, a researcher in computational and systems biology, shared insights from his recent study during a presentation in Abuja on Tuesday. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites found in…

The Ondo State Government has reiterated its dedication to the health and welfare of residents through continuous medical support and access to affordable care. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka during the supervision of the distribution of health relief funds to citizens with varying medical needs across the state. Addressing the beneficiaries, the Commissioner said the initiative reflects the government’s compassion and readiness to…