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FG Releases N763million to States for Ebola Prevention Programme
The federal government has approved the release of N763.2 million for states in Nigeria as part of a programme put in place to enable states strengthen their preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
Each state…
Nigerian Senate Okays Agency for Malaria Elimination
The Senate Tuesday passed for third reading , the bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters .
This is as the sponsor of the bill , Senator Ned Nwoko ( Delta…
Ebola Virus Spreads in DRC, Uganda, 344 Cases Confirmed, 64 Fatalities Recorded
The Ebola virus infection outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to escalate with 344 Confirmed cases as at June 2, 2026 by the country’s ministry of health.
Neighbouring Uganda has also confirmed 15 cases and…
EBOLA Outbreak: Nigeria’s NCDC Intensifies Efforts on Surveillance, Preventive Measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified surveillance and preventive measures across the country as the Ebola outbreak in parts of central Africa continues to spread in Congo DRC and neighbouring…
FCTA Health Secretary Offers 150 Free Insurance Slots to NUJ FCT Members
The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has offered 150 free health insurance enrollments to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.
The…
FG Has NOT Suspended Ban on Sachet Alcohol, We Have Started Enforcement, NAFDAC Insists
The National Agency for Food and Drug Adminstration and Control (NAFDAC) has swiftly debunked media reports that the Federal Government has suspended its ban on sachet alcohol.
The agency in a statement issued on Wednesday by…
We Have Not Banned Amoxcillin in Nigeria, NAFDAC Clarifies
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has debunked reports in some sections of the media indicating that the agency has banned the use of Amoxicillin in Nigeria.
NAFDAC called on the public to…
Dementia Support, Awareness Group Berths in Ebonyi State
A public health advocacy group, the Ebonyi Dementia Support Group (EDSG) has launched programmes aimed at creating awareness and support for caregivers and people living with dementia in the Ebonyi State.
The group which held its…
JUST IN: NAFDAC Commences Enforcement of Ban on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration (NAFDAC), has announced the continuation of enforcement of the ban of sachet alcoholic beverages across the country.
The agency had in December 2025 suspended the…
Group Fetes Special Needs Children, Parents in Ebonyi, Launches Educational Support Services
A non-governmental organisation, the Give Back the Smile Support Group (GBS) on Sunday December 28, 2025 hosted special needs children, their parents, caregivers and friends at the popular Amusement Park grounds,…