Lagos offers free HIV testing for World AIDS Day
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has announced the commencement of its statewide free HIV testing services, scheduled to run across all Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas…
Health unions begin indefinite strike Saturday
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective Saturday, November 15, 2025. The unions cited the Federal Government’s…
Lagos launches malaria prevention campaign with SFH and World Bank
The Lagos state government, in partnership with the Society for Family Health (SFH) and the World Bank, has launched a Public Enlightenment and Media Campaign on Malaria Prevention and Management.…
NAFDAC evacuates fake cosmetics worth over N500m from Lagos military barrack
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said its operatives have evacuated five trucks of fake cosmetics products worth over N500 million from an illegal…
FCT Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have declared an indefinite strike, beginning from Monday, over what they described as the authorities’ failure to address their demands. “The Association…
JUST IN: Resident Doctors suspend strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its warning strike, two days after it began. The doctors had downed tools on Friday morning but suspended the action on Saturday…
NAFDAC Seizes ₦1.2bn Worth Of Fake Drugs In Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized fake Malaria drugs worth ₦1.2bn in Lagos State. NAFDAC in a statement on Friday said the drugs…
Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by 24 hours
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by 24 hours the nationwide strike scheduled to begin today, following the expiration of its 10-day ultimatum for the Federal Government…
Resident doctors threaten indefinite strike over unmet demands
Nigeria risks another health crisis as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reaffirmed its plan to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike beginning September 10 if the Federal Government fails…
NAFDAC seizes products worth over N110m in raids against drug hawkers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said its operatives seized products worth over N110 million while more than 15 individuals were arrested in raid carried…