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NAFDAC Ban on Sachet Alcohol Under Review as SGF Seeks Health Ministry’s Clarification
The Federal Government is reassessing the proposed enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages and 200ml PET bottle spirits scheduled for implementation by December 2025. This follows formal engagement initiated by the…
NAFDAC Destroys N20billion Counterfeit, Expired Products in Ibadan
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, unsafe and expired consumer products worth over N20 billion.
The unwholesome products cut across pharmaceuticals,…
AIG Nkechi Eze Appointed Pioneer Director Police Medical Services
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of AIG Nkechi Eze, as the Pioneer Director, Directorate of Force Medical Services.
The appointment of AIG Eze follows the recent upgrade of the…
Benjamin Kalu Foundation Collaborate with Taiwanese Peace Corps to Reach Over 10,000 Nigerians with…
The Benjamin Kalu Foundation in collaboration with a Taiwanese medical team from Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps on Wednesday commenced a free medical outreach programme in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State.
The…
JUST IN: Resident Doctors Declare 5-day Warning Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday September 12th, 2025.
The strike declaration of strike has been confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Agbor…
Doctors’ Strike Looms as 10-day Ultimatum to FG Expires Today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) may embark on strike in the next 24 hours following the expiration of the 10-day ultimatum it earlier issued to the federal government over outstanding allowances dating back to 2024.…
FG to Establish Medical Rehabilitation Centres Nationwide for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Medical Rehabilitation Centres across Nigeria, with a strong focus on neuro-rehabilitation for persons living with spinal cord injuries.
The Senior Special Assistant to…
FCT NUJ, Nizamiye Hospital Conduct Second Free Medical Outreach for over 250 Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital, has conducted a second round of free medical outreach for journalists in Abuja.
The event, held as part…
Reps Deputy Speaker Seeks Partnership with US Montefiore Centre to Transform Nigeria’s…
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has proposed a partnership with Montefiore Einstein Medical Centre, New York, United States to advance the country's healthcare services.…
FG Commissions 16 Infrastructure Projects at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Sokoto
The Federal Government has commissioned 16 infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware, in Sokoto State, as part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen tertiary healthcare under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…