NAFDAC explained that the action followed significant violations observed during a WHO prequalification audit of the company’s manufacturing facility.
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.
Mr Idris described as the growing Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers as worrisome.
Nigeria’s community midwifery programme is significantly improving maternal and newborn health in the conflict-affected rural communities of Yobe.
Nigeria’s age-standardised death rate was 38.7 per 100,000 in 2023, a 73.5 per cent rise from 1990.
The NDA stated that the information being circulated was “false, misleading and not supported by any clinical, scientific or regulatory evidence”.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated modern health facilities aimed at ending medical tourism and strengthening specialised healthcare delivery.
The government also called for improved access to the 112 emergency number.
The unions, under the umbrella of the Council of UCH Union Leaders (CUUL), alleged that the deliberate withholding of power crippled hospital activities.
The virologist warned that Nigeria’s recurrent outbreaks signal the need for robust national policies to protect health workers.
