The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced an 18-month grace period, giving food companies until early 2026 before full enforcement begins on regulations aimed at eliminating industrially produced Trans-Fatty Acids (TFA). This initiative, introduced as a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for TFA regulation, marks a shift from merely having…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a possible increase in cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, especially in the South-West, unless urgent steps are taken to challenge the cultural myths and traditions that fuel the practice. Despite being illegal, Nigeria still ranks third globally in FGM prevalence, with around…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the suspected Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, the agency said further tests for other viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) like Lassa and…
A new cholera outbreak in Bauchi State has resulted in 58 deaths and at least 258 confirmed infections, according to official figures released by the state government. The disease has spread across 14 local government areas, prompting heightened concern over the rapid escalation. In response, the Bauchi State Government has established a Cholera Steering Committee…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike action. Chapter President George Ebong confirmed the development to Channels Television, stating that doctors are expected to resume duties on Monday, September 22, 2025, by 8 a.m. According to Ebong, the decision to…
Since the Ebola outbreak was declared earlier this month in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 out of 38 confirmed cases have resulted in death, while more than 500 healthcare workers have been infected among the over 900 contacts identified, a health official reported on Thursday. Speaking at a press briefing in Congo Brazzaville, Patrick…
The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has handed over 450,000 intercepted Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further forensic and regulatory analysis. Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant and pain-relief medication, has become one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs in Nigeria….
The Ogun State Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on Monday hosted a Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum in Abeokuta aimed at enhancing collaboration, increasing public awareness, and fast-tracking Nigeria’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The gathering brought together healthcare providers, civil society groups, community leaders, and enrollee advocates to assess current programmes and…
The Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) commenced an indefinite strike on Monday. This was announced in a communiqué released the same day, signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The association had previously embarked on a seven-day warning strike last Monday to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated counterfeit malaria medications valued at over ₦1.2 billion in Lagos State. In a statement released on Friday, the agency revealed that the fake drugs were intercepted in the Ilasa-Oshodi area of the state. “NAFDAC intercepted 277 cartons of fake and unregistered Malamal…
