Nigeria’s HIV burden continues to surge despite mitigation measures by experts and industry leaders, as about 20,838 HIV-positive cases were recorded in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Nigerian National Data Repository (NDR) report. Experts say that if HIV prevention vaccines were available, accessible, and affordable, Nigeria’s HIV burden could be controlled. A […]
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Autism awareness has gained momentum in recent times, however, stigma and structural gaps continue to fuel rising autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cases in Nigeria, further eroding the gains from advocacy, experts say. Global evidence reveals that about one in every 127 children is autistic, with a higher prevalence rate in high-income countries like Europe than […]
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She noted that NAFDAC’s mandate includes regulating food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, packaged water, medical devices, and herbal medicines, ensuring all meet strict safety and quality standards.
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The agency urged distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain, to avoid the distribution, sale, and use of fake products.
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The President of the society, Ayuba Ibrahim, gave the commendation in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday upon his arrival in Yola for the 2026 colloquium.
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The story of cancer care in Africa is largely defined not by what is possible locally, but by what is available beyond the continent’s borders. This challenge is becoming more acute as the cancer burden rises. The World Health Organisation estimates that cancer deaths in Africa will increase by more than 85% by 2030, driven […]
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As Nigeria experiences a severe Lassa fever season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that laboratory testing is required to confirm Lassa fever, as clinical symptoms alone are insufficient due to overlap with other diseases.
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health and environmental sectors have called for urgent, multidisciplinary, and coordinated action to address the growing public health risks linked to oil spills, particularly in the Niger Delta region. This formed the focus of the 8th annual public health lecture hosted by the Young Medical Laboratory Scientists Forum (YMLSF), on March 26 […]
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OneHealth Pharmacy, a foremost online pharmacy network in Nigeria, has launchd OneHealth ClinIQ Clinical Excellence Programme, a free, four-week blended training programme designed to equip frontline health professionals with the clinical framework they need to operate at the highest level of community-based care. Oladotun Ola-Egbinola, the Public Relations Manager said in a statement that the […]
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You can not outsource the delivery of your health system or the treatment of diseases like malaria, HIV, and TB to taxpayers in other countries.
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