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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Health

March 3, 2026

NAFDAC flags WHO notice on Meril Diagnostics’ medical devices

NAFDAC explained that the action followed significant violations observed during a WHO prequalification audit of the company’s manufacturing facility.

NAFDAC
March 3, 2026

Nigerian medical panel suspends three doctors over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

The panel ruled that there is enough evidence to proceed with allegations of medical negligence against three senior doctors involved in the child’s treatment.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
March 3, 2026

NCDC raises alarm over rising Lassa fever cases in Bauchi, Ondo, Benue, 15 others

Mr Idris described as the growing Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers as worrisome.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
March 3, 2026

Midwives boost maternal survival in Yobe’s conflict zones: Study

Nigeria’s community midwifery programme is significantly improving maternal and newborn health in the conflict-affected rural communities of Yobe.

Midwives in Yobe
March 3, 2026

Africa leading in global new breast cancer prevalence: Report

Nigeria’s age-standardised death rate was 38.7 per 100,000 in 2023, a 73.5 per cent rise from 1990.

Breast cancer patients in Africa
March 3, 2026

Dental association warns Nigerians about oral health misinformation

The NDA stated that the information being circulated was “false, misleading and not supported by any clinical, scientific or regulatory evidence”.

Nigerian Dental Association members
March 3, 2026

Gov Bago inaugurates new health facilities in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated modern health facilities aimed at ending medical tourism and strengthening specialised healthcare delivery.

modern health facilities
March 2, 2026

FG strengthens emergency care nationwide, seeks improved access

The government also called for improved access to the 112 emergency number.

National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System
March 2, 2026

UCH rejects new patients as unions strike over epileptic power supply

The unions, under the umbrella of the Council of UCH Union Leaders (CUUL), alleged that the deliberate withholding of power crippled hospital activities.

University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan
March 2, 2026

Federal, state govts urged to take urgent action as Lassa fever kills health workers in Benue

The virologist warned that Nigeria’s recurrent outbreaks signal the need for robust national policies to protect health workers.

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