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The guide provides a structured approach for states to identify gaps in existing legislation, develop appropriate legal reforms and navigate...

PrEP is an HIV prevention intervention for people who do not have HIV but may be at risk of acquiring...

WHO explained that the transmission was interrupted through targeted vaccination campaigns, epidemiological investigations and expanded environmental surveillance.

She said the directive is aimed at protecting residents from unsafe and illegal medical practices and strengthening the regulation of...

He described it as the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak to date.

According to NEMSAS, the emergency response system provides fast response, professional care and life-saving services, with first responders available 24...

Nigeria also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LinaTech, a Chinese company specialising in advanced radiation therapy solutions.

It said that the 21-day ultimatum was to address the long-standing concerns of medical and dental academics in the country...

The statement said that the outbreak, now the largest Ebola outbreak reported in the country, has expanded from Mongbwalu health...

She said hydrocele, although medically treatable, could impact mobility, productivity, family life, self-esteem, and social participation.

He also advocated the use of digital health, genomics and artificial intelligence, where they could strengthen cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment...

NAFDAC said blood and blood products are classified as essential medicines and should be consistently available, with their quality, safety...

NAFDAC said Pharm lodged the complaint that led to the alert. Jiyah Dadi, whose pharmacy is located at No. 1,...

The recommendation comes as researchers develop vaccines and treatments for the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Religious and community leaders in Kano have been urged to challenge cultural and religious beliefs, family decisions and other barriers...

Linear accelerators are machines used in radiotherapy to deliver high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells while limiting damage to surrounding...

FIDA says women, children and other vulnerable people face a heightened risk of wrongful accusations, physical and sexual violence, and...

DRC has recorded 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths across five provinces and 53 health zones.

Mr Bankole identified cannabis, tramadol and other opioids, codeine-based mixtures, cocaine, methamphetamine and substances sold as ecstasy among drugs of...

According to a communique issued at the end of the meeting, human resource shortages at health facilities remain a major...

The NCDC said 23 states have now reported at least one confirmed case across 116 local government areas (LGAs)

Beyond asking Mr Tinubu to withhold assent, the coalition called on the National Assembly to recall the consolidated National Tobacco...

The recommendation followed preliminary animal study data suggesting that the vaccine may provide some cross-protection against the disease, particularly in...

Mr Bagana said 103 patients had been treated and discharged, while 17 deaths were recorded in Bida, Suleja and Shiroro...

It was reportedly found in Eastern Nigeria and traced to a distributor’s address at 15 Chizzon, Awada, Obosi North, Anambra...