Nigeria records 961 meningitis cases, 56 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said that the country has recorded 961 suspected cases and 56 deaths of CSM in 32 States including
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How NDLEA Uncovered N8.8bn Tramadol in VGC
Barely two months after the National Drug Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) uncovered a methamphetamine laboratory at the Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos, operatives of the agency
NPA concludes concession agreement, to submit to FG for approval tomorrow
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has disclosed that the concession agreement with five terminal operators that have expired have been concluded and will be submitted
Nigeria @ 62: NMA calls for appropriate budget allocation for health
As the nation marks 62 years of independence, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for appropriate budgetary allocation to health and Universal Health Coverage
Qatar confirms COVID-19 test requirements for World Cup fan
Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement
Nigeria lost $5.6bn to cancer in 2019-Report
The Lancet Oncology Commission report says Nigeria lost about 5.9 billion dollars to cancer deaths and other cancer-related factors in 2019. The Chairman, Lancet Oncology
Nigeria may lose N401bn HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria grants
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has suspended procurement in the National Agency for the Control of AIDS following a discovery that
Woman robs bank to pay sister’s cancer treatment
A woman held up a Beirut bank Wednesday with a toy gun and walked out with thousands of dollars to pay for treatment for her
FEC approves process for indigenisation of vaccine production
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the commencement of a process that will enhance the indigenisation of vaccine production in Nigeria. Minister of Health,
Monkeypox spreads to 30 states, cases hit 277
The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country has increased to 277, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. This is even
