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Lagos State Authority Closes 10 Firms for Environmental Non-compliance
LASEPA has closed 10 additional businesses in Lagos for various environmental offenses, including noise pollution and improper waste disposal, following repeated warnings.
Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Smuggled With Forged NAFDAC Credentials
The Nigeria Customs Service has exposed a smuggling scheme using forged NAFDAC numbers to bring unregistered drugs into Nigeria, resulting in a N53.4 billion seizure.
Plateau State reports 311 successful snakebite treatments via free anti-venom initiative
Plateau State officials report a 99% success rate in treating 311 snakebite patients through a government-funded anti-venom program, with more supplies secured for the upcoming farming season.
Sudan Faces New Cholera Surge with 120 Lives Lost
A fresh cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 120 lives, exacerbated by ongoing civil conflict and the collapse of the country's healthcare system.
Lagos health agency corrects data on 2025 HIV statistics
LSACA clarifies that the 10,430 HIV cases reported in 2025 reflect successful testing and outreach efforts rather than a sudden increase in new infections.
Waste accumulation and open defecation plague major South-West states
South-West Nigerian states are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as refuse heaps block roads and open defecation persists, despite ongoing government efforts to improve infrastructure and enforcement.
NAFDAC Issues Urgent Warning Regarding Food Safety Hazards in Nigeria
NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye is calling for national action to combat the risks of unsafe food, emphasizing the need for shared responsibility from farm to table to prevent foodborne illness.
TETFund Urges Nigerian Researchers to Produce Indigenous Lassa Fever Vaccine
TETFund is pushing Nigerian scientists to prioritize a domestic Lassa fever vaccine following reports that the disease causes up to 10,000 deaths every year.
Government and Partners Aim for Full Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition
Nigerian officials and industry experts are pushing for 100% compliance in food fortification to fight micronutrient deficiencies and improve public health nationwide.
WHO Warns of Disease Risks Following Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes
The WHO warns that Venezuela faces major disease outbreaks and critical medical shortages following two powerful earthquakes that have left thousands dead or injured.