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HEALTHJun 26NAFDAC launches nationwide campaign urging Nigerians to read food labelsShe added that food labels remain one of the most direct means of communication between manufacturers and consumers, especially in a market where consumers are confronted with an increasing variety of processed food products. The post NAFDAC launches nationwide campaign urging Nigerians to read food labels appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJun 26Nigeria needs ₦500 billion to scale digital health infrastructure over five years — OfficialThe Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Thursday at the opening of the 6th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS 2026) in Abuja. The post Nigeria needs ₦500 billion to scale digital health infrastructure over five years — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJun 26Nigeria : After Hospital - Bill Controversy , Correctional Service Enrols 379 Inmates in Health InsuranceFollowing a controversy regarding hospital bills, Nigeria's Correctional Service has enrolled 379 inmates in a health insurance program. This initiative addresses healthcare access for prisoners after a past issue.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJun 25Nigeria responds with emergency funds as Ebola death toll rises in DRCMr Kaseya said the latest figures have heightened concerns over growing community transmission and the limited capacity of treatment centres, many of which are now operating at 95 per cent bed occupancy. The post Nigeria responds with emergency funds as Ebola death toll rises in DRC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJun 24Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn NigeriansBy Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage. The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become […] The post Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJun 24NACA, Global Fund and Partners to convene national close-out meeting on COVID-19 response mechanism investments in NigeriaThe meeting, to be held in Abuja, will bring together representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health, state governments, development partners, civil society organisations, implementing partners, healthcare workers, and other stakeholders who played critical roles in implementing the C19RM grant between 2021 and 2025. The post NACA, Global Fund and Partners to convene national close-out meeting on COVID-19 response mechanism investments in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJun 22‘Seek help from us’ – NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependenceThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service. The post ‘Seek help from us’ – NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJun 22Sugary Drinks Tax : Smartest Way to Finance NCD Care in NigerThe article proposes a sugary drinks tax as an effective method to fund non-communicable disease (NCD) care in Niger. This initiative aims to improve public health outcomes through fiscal policy.punchng.com · Nigeria