55 h. ago Reps flag off probe into Nigeria’s worsening drug abuse, trafficking

The House of Representatives on Tuesday flagged off investigation into Nigeria’s worsening drug abuse crisis with a view to halt the growing menace threatening public health and national security.

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3 d. ago UNFPA, AHI empower Oyo schoolgirls on sexual, reproductive health

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with Action Health Incorporated (AHI), has empowered secondary school girls in Oyo State through a comprehensive education programme aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights. The five-day programme, held in Ibadan, featured interactive sessions on life skills, sexual and reproductive health issues, and practical vocational […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s health policies tackling brain drain, advancing medical industrialisation — Minister

Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, says the deliberate health sector reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are read more Tinubu’s health policies tackling brain drain, advancing medical industrialisation — Minister

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9 d. ago Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA

No fewer than 202,860 Nigerian children have so far received doses of the new malaria vaccine, the National Primary Health read more Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA

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1 week ago 90% Of Medicines In Nigeria Bypass Licensed Supply Chain—Distributors

Up to 90 percent of medicines circulating in Nigeria do not pass through licensed and regulated pharmaceutical channels, the Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN) has warned, describing the situation as a deepening national health crisis that threatens millions of lives. The association issued the warning in Lagos during a press briefing on […]

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1 week ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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2 w. ago Senate orders nationwide enforcement as lead poisoning hits Lagos community

Nigerian Senate orders nationwide enforcement after a severe lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, Lagos, linked to battery recycling factories. A major health e Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-enforcement-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos-community/

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2 w. ago SGF demands health minister’s clarification on sachet alcohol ban

The SGF has asked the Health Minister for clarification on the sachet alcohol ban, as NAFDAC faces pressure from the National Assembly over enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/sgf-demands-health-ministers-clarification-on-sachet-alcohol-ban/

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2 w. ago Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely […] The post Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

The Nigerian capital market has long been recognised as the barometer of the nation’s economic health and a critical engine read more SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

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2 w. ago FG inaugurates steering committee to drive sustainable power for health facilities

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) of the newly established Nigeria Power-for-Health Initiative (NPHI), a major step aimed at ensuring sustainable and reliable electricity supply across all health facilities nationwide.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Health System

Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for stronger evidence-based policymaking, innovative solutions and sustainable financing to reverse the country’s poor health indices. They made the call at the 2025 National Health Dialogue, themed: “Evidence, Innovation and Financing for a Healthier Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja […]

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2 w. ago HIV response needs full integration into national health system — NEPWHAN

“Prevention efforts, especially those targeting the key drivers of the epidemic such as young people and key populations

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3 w. ago Stakeholders call for stronger investment to rescue Nigeria’s health sector

Stakeholders at the 2025 National Health Dialogue urge stronger investment in innovation and financing to rescue Nigeria’s struggling health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-investment-to-rescue-nigerias-health-sector/

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3 w. ago FG issues final call for health fellows programme applications

The Nigerian government has issued a final call for applications to the second cohort of the National Health Fellows Programme before the November 30 deadl Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-issues-final-call-for-health-fellows-programme-applications/

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4 w. ago Sokoto, Delta, others lead in implementing national health sector resolutions

Sokoto, Delta, and others lead in implementing Nigeria’s national health sector resolutions, while some states lag, says the health ministry. Read More

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