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Forex devaluation contributes to rising cost of drugs in Nigeria- Minister

Nigeria, May 1 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has attributed the devaluation of the foreign exchange to the rising cost of drugs in Nigeria. Mr Pate explain... Read More


Africa accounts for 95% of Malaria deaths globally - WHO

Nigeria, March 8 -- Ministers of health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria have committed to ending deaths from the disease, as the African region accounts for 95 per cent of ma... Read More


Study reveals over one billion now live with obesity globally

Nigeria, March 3 -- More than one billion people worldwide are now living with obesity, with rates among children increasing fourfold, a new report published by The Lancet has revealed. According to ... Read More


Cancer Care: Nigeria has only eight certified radiotherapy centres - Official

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- As activities to mark the 2024 World Cancer Day continue globally, a Nigerian official has rued what he described as the poor infrastructure for the management of cancer diseases in... Read More