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At least 15 people have died and 49 others have been infected following a Lassa fever outbreak in several local government areas of Taraba State. The Acting Head of Clinical Services at Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Dr. Suleiman Kirim, confirmed the figures while giving an update on the situation. According to him, 45 patients are…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully dismantled a large network of secret warehouses in Lagos used for storing counterfeit and banned medicines. Officials said more than 10 million doses of fake drugs, worth over ₦3 billion, were seized in a major crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical operations. The raid…

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to integrate cancer prevention and treatment into Nigeria’s primary healthcare system to ensure wider access, especially for people living in rural areas and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Dr. Abidemi Omonisi, made the call on…

As the world marked World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, the Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged residents to intensify efforts toward cancer prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care. The State Director of NOA, Adefarasin Stephen Adebiyi, made the call in a statement issued through the agency’s…

Two people have died from Lassa fever in Benue State following a recent increase in reported cases of the viral disease. The deaths come barely days after health authorities confirmed the presence of new infections in parts of the state, raising fresh concerns among residents and health officials. The Benue State Commissioner for Health, Dr.…

The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA), working in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has destroyed 5,520 cartons of expired noodles that were meant to be distributed during immunisation exercises across the state. The destruction exercise took place under strict supervision and was aimed at preventing any possible health risk to the…

The Federal Government has launched a new policy to regulate online pharmacy services in Nigeria, as part of efforts to improve access to safe medicines and stop the spread of fake drugs. The policy, known as the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy (NEPP), was officially unveiled on Monday, December 23, 2025, in Abuja by the Ministry…

In a development that has captured global attention, Russia has confirmed that a new cancer vaccine will soon be made available free of charge to patients around the world. The announcement comes after promising results from early clinical trials, which suggest that the vaccine can significantly slow tumor growth, reduce relapse rates, and strengthen the…