At least 50 per cent of health facilities in Nigeria lack the capacity to treat snakebite envenoming, a new report has revealed.The report, released by the global Strike Out Snakebite initiative to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026, celebrated every January 30, noted that weak health systems, poor infrastructure
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Monday, reassured Nigerians that all Nestlé infant formulae sold in the country are safe for consumption and not affected by the ongoing recall in over 50 countries.The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in a statement
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The Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into the alleged medical negligence that reportedly led to the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, at a private hospital in Lagos.UNITY TIMES earlier reported that the toddler, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died after
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Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has ordered every member of the State Executive Council to undergo compulsory medical check-up.Speaking during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, Diri said that the directive became imperative in the light of the recent death of the deputy governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.He said
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared the Indomie Brand Noodles (Vegetable Flavour) product unsafe for consumption and ordered its immediate mop-up nationwide following a safety recall by foreign regulators.In Public Alert No. 041/2025, published on Friday, the agency said French consumer safety authority
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The mental health and rehab facility in Abuja, Serenity Royal Hospital, has denied releasing the medical reports linked to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.The document, which BluePrint obtained, disclosed that Regina tested positive for cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, morphine, opiates and other hard drugs.The medical report stated that the hospital’s psychological emergency
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) strike which began 13days ago has grounded services in major hospitals, with only skeletal services being offered by consultants, nurses, and auxiliary staff, leaving patients stranded.Avisit to hospitals in Abuja and Lagos this week revealed near-empty wards and frustrated patients returning home without
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced in Abuja on Tuesday that enforcement of the total ban on sachet and small PET bottle alcohol will begin in January 2026.NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at a press conference, reaffirming the agency’s unflinching commitment to
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The federal government of Nigeria has signed three landmark agreements with the European Union (EU) and ECOWAS, on Thursday, to boost local manufacturing and investment in medicines.These agreements, which are part of the EU Global Gateway Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines, and Health Technologies (MAV+) initiative and SRHR flagships,
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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) panel constituted by its president, on Thursday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment complained about was not life-threatening.UNITY TIMES reports that Justice James Omotosho had ordered the NMA to set up a panel to ascertain the actual health status of
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