News as it breaks
Nigeria is set to take delivery of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection during clinical trials, according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). In a statement released by NACA’s Head of Public Relations, Toyin Aderibigbe, the agency…
The National Programme Manager of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), Dr. Emuren Doubra, has highlighted the agency’s footprint across Nigeria, adding that no state is without NEMSAS-supported emergency medical service (EMS) structures. Speaking in Abuja on the state of emergency medical services in the country, Doubra…
Management of Prime Care Hospitals has dismissed a false social media claims alleging that popular content creator Mukoro Mitchelle, widely known as King Mitchy, died at its Abuja facility. The hospital issued the clarification following online reports—attributed to statements from the influencer’s management—claiming that King Mitchy was rushed to…
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has shared that her uterine fibroids have returned and this time, in greater numbers. During an appearance on Today, the 42-year-old actress spoke candidly about living with the painful condition, which causes noncancerous growths in the uterus and can trigger severe symptoms. Nyong’o first learned she…
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has ordered the immediate disengagement of all directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre, in line with the revised Public Service Rules. The directive, contained in an internal memo sighted by our correspondent in Abuja, applies to directors across…
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, (FIIRO), has raised concerns over a possible link between rising cases of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria and the use of locally fabricated grinding machines for food processing. In a statement released to journalists, the Director-General of FIIRO, Dr Jummai Adamu…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to mark Valentine’s Day with responsible choices aimed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In a statement to commemorate the season, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, encouraged citizens to prioritise their health and that of…
The Sokoto State Government has renewed its commitment to eliminating the circulation of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 (VDPV2), a lingering public health challenge in parts of northern Nigeria, by intensifying vaccination, surveillance and community mobilisation efforts. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this known during a high-level meeting with the President,…
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, has disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Health was unable to access certain counterpart funds due to delays in the release of Nigeria’s counterpart contributions, a situation that significantly affected the implementation of its 2025 capital budget. Professor Pate…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), the umbrella body representing health workers across Nigeria, has suspended its 84-day nationwide strike following a last-minute intervention by the Federal Ministry of Labour. The National President of JOHESU, Kabir Minjibir, confirmed the development via a brief text message to journalists. “The strike has…
