The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria seals 383 pharmacies and medicine stores across Ogun State over regulatory violations as authorities intensify efforts to eliminate illegal drug outlets and protect public health.
Category: Health
Nigeria’s Private Sector Urged to Drive Maternal Health Reforms, End Preventable Deaths Through Innovation and Strategic Partnerships!
Stakeholders urge stronger government-private sector partnerships to reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria through healthcare financing, digital health innovation, and sustainable reforms aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare nationwide.
Designing Digital Health for Women Who Need It Most: Why Inclusive Technology Is Critical to Closing Africa’s Healthcare Gap!
Discover why designing inclusive digital health solutions for women is essential to improving healthcare access across Africa. Wengglobal examines the challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities shaping equitable digital healthcare.
Nigeria Unveils Seven Indigenous Herbal Medicines for Cancer, Hepatitis B and Chronic Diseases in Landmark Healthcare Breakthrough!
Nigeria’s Federal Government has unveiled seven locally developed herbal medicines targeting cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension, ulcers, and other chronic diseases, marking a major milestone in indigenous pharmaceutical innovation and healthcare development.
Bridge Clinic Clinches Record Eighth NHEA IVF Service Provider Award, Cementing Leadership in Nigeria’s Fertility Healthcare!
Bridge Clinic wins the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards IVF Service Provider of the Year for a record eighth time, reinforcing its leadership in fertility treatment and assisted reproductive healthcare in Nigeria after more than 30 years of excellence.
Benue Investigates Suspected Mpox Case as Health Authorities Intensify Surveillance in Konshisha!
Benue State is investigating a suspected Mpox case in Konshisha LGA as health authorities intensify surveillance, contact tracing, and public awareness while urging residents to remain calm and report symptoms promptly
Nigeria’s Health Workforce Crisis Deepens as Over 20,000 Medical Professionals Leave for Wealthier Countries, Report Reveals!
Nigeria has lost more than 20,000 healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory scientists to wealthier countries, according to the State of Health of the Nation Report 2025. The growing brain drain raises fresh concerns over healthcare delivery, workforce shortages, and Nigeria’s path toward universal health coverage.
NAFDAC Intensifies Food Safety Drive to End International Restrictions on Nigerian Beans, Boost Agricultural Exports!
NAFDAC has intensified food safety measures aimed at lifting international restrictions on Nigerian beans, improving export competitiveness, protecting consumers, and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector through enhanced regulatory compliance.
NAFDAC Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Banned Sachet and Small PET Bottle Alcohol to Strengthen Public Health Protection!
NAFDAC has launched a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove banned sachet and PET bottle alcoholic beverages below 200ml from circulation, reinforcing Nigeria’s public health strategy to reduce harmful alcohol consumption and strengthen regulatory compliance.
Nigerian Female Neurosurgeon’s US Hospital Leadership Fuels Fresh Brain Drain Debate Over Healthcare Workforce!
Nigerian neurosurgeon Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim’s appointment as Medical Director of a U.S. children’s hospital has reignited debate over brain drain, healthcare workforce shortages, and the future of Nigeria’s medical sector.
World Brain Day 2026: Daily Consumption of Green Leafy Vegetables May Reduce Stroke Risk, Health Experts Say!
World Brain Day 2026: Health experts urge Nigerians and Africans to eat green leafy vegetables daily, citing evidence that nutrient-rich diets can reduce stroke risk, improve brain health, and lower mortality from neurological diseases.
WHO Warns of ‘Silent’ Hypertension Threat, Urges Regular Blood Pressure Checks to Prevent Millions of Deaths!
The World Health Organization urges regular blood pressure checks to combat hypertension, warning that the silent condition can lead to stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and premature death. Learn why early detection and healthy living are essential for preventing cardiovascular disease worldwide.
NAFDAC Blacklists Onifam Laboratories, Directors Over Regulatory Breaches, Bans Future Pharmaceutical Operations in Nigeria!
NAFDAC has blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Limited and its directors over regulatory violations, banning them from all pharmaceutical business in Nigeria as part of intensified efforts to strengthen drug safety, regulatory compliance, and public health protection.
Nigeria’s Rising Childbirth Costs Deepen Maternal Healthcare Crisis as Families Face Mounting Financial Burden!
Nigeria’s rising childbirth costs are placing immense financial pressure on families while exposing deeper challenges within the country’s healthcare system. This Wengglobal report examines the causes, impact on maternal health, and the urgent reforms experts say are needed to make childbirth more affordable and accessible.
Nigeria’s Babies Matter Medical Centre Earns Prestigious UK Award for Excellence in Advanced Neonatal Care!
Lagos-based Babies Matter Medical Centre has won the LUXlife Parent and Baby Awards 2026 as Nigeria’s Best Advanced Neonatal Care Centre, highlighting excellence in neonatal healthcare and Nigeria’s growing reputation for specialized medical services.