The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called for higher taxes on health-risk products such as tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks, as a strategy to save lives and generate public revenue.
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Chinese researchers have introduced GRAPE (Gastric Cancer Risk Assessment Procedure with Artificial Intelligence), an advanced AI model designed to detect early-stage gastric cancer using non-contrast CT scans.
The Chairman of the House Committee on HIV, TB, and Malaria Control, Amobi Godwin-Ogah, has called for an urgent shift from reliance on foreign donors to a more self-sufficient health financing model in Nigeria.
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned users of bleaching creams to avoid products containing excess hydroquinone in order to protect their health.
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has appointed Dr. Timothy Samaila, a neurosurgeon, as the new Head of its Accident and Emergency Unit.
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has announced plans to promote new biopharmaceutical technologies in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gender Mobile Initiative, a non-governmental organization focused on preventing gender-based violence, youth engagement, psycho-social support, and capacity building.
The Cross River State Government is strengthening its collaboration with the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) programme to tackle maternal and child mortality in the state.
Nigeria requires one billion dollars over the next five years to sustain its immunisation gains, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina has said.
With the assurance of a steady supply of petroleum products, more independent marketers have joined the growing list of distributors retailing Dangote Refinery’s high-quality products across Nigeria. This development comes as the Dangote Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. The new price took effect on June 30, 2025. Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the price adjustment in Lagos, stating:“PMS price has been reduced from N880 to N840 per litre, effective 30th June.” The previous hike to N880 per litre followed global…