Latest Nigeria health news and updates
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General Despite two decades of global decline in tobacco use, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the alarm over a fresh wave of nicotine addiction—this time driven by e-cigarettes and other emerging tobacco products targeting the youth. A new WHO global report reveals that while the number of tobacco…
In a renewed push to stop women from dying while giving life, the Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners, has unveiled a major initiative designed to drastically reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths through better data use, stronger coordination, and inclusive health reforms. The initiative, known as…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has declared October as Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month to promote public awareness of the role of community pharmacies in healthcare delivery across the country. The declaration was made by the National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, during a press conference held at the association’s national…
Nigeria is in the grip of a heart health crisis. Millions risk high blood pressure, strokes, and heart attacks, driven by unhealthy diets, sugary drinks, salt, and tobacco. With hospitals and specialists in short supply, many go untreated. Experts say the fix is urgent: tax sugar and tobacco, label processed foods, restrict junk food ads…
Nigerians were reminded at the second edition of the D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Summit that health is not just the responsibility of doctors but of every individual. The event whichkicked off at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Conference & Exhibition Centre, Alausa, Ikejabrought together health advocates, stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector, industry…
As cardiovascular diseases continue to claim thousands of lives in Nigeria, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the federal and state governments to adopt strong healthy food policies immediately. Speaking ahead of World Heart Day 2025, CAPPA warned that the country is facing a growing health crisis, with about one-third of adults…
Zamda Health has unveiled its Point of Sale (POS) system, a cloud-based tool designed to digitise pharmacy operations, improve access to genuine medicines, and enhance patient safety in Nigeria. The Zamda POS, which forms the backbone of the startup’s digital health ecosystem, enables pharmacists to upload and synchronise their inventory both offline and online. The…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has urged the Federal Government to designate community pharmacies across the country as Primary Health Care (PHC) centres. National Chairman of the Association, Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh, made the call yesterday at the ACPN Secretariat in Lagos during activities to mark the 2025 World Pharmacists Day, themed “Think…
Written by Robert Egbe In May this year, I received an unusual mail. It was an invitation from a public relations firm in South Africa, one I had never heard of, to attend a program in Cape Town. They would provide logistical arrangements. All that was required, was that I write and publish at least…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has struck a new deal with Indian pharmaceutical company, Hetero Labs, to produce a low-cost generic version of lenacapavir, the world’s first twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug. The foundation will provide upfront funding and volume guarantees to Hetero, enabling the drug to be sold at about $40 per patient…