NAFDAC Destroys Over ₦55bn Fake and Expired Drugs in Oyo State 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 December 2025

Fake and Expired Drugs Destroyed by NAFDAC The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired, banned, and substandard drugs worth over ₦55 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The exercise took place at Moniya dumpsite in

NAFDAC to Enforce Ban on Alcohol in Sachets and Small Bottles by December 2025 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 November 2025

NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its decision to enforce a total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles (below 200 millilitres) by December 2025.  During a press briefing in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director-General,

Nigeria Strengthens Mpox Response with New Guidelines and Community Awareness Drive

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2025

Nigeria has taken a major step toward improving public health by updating its mpox (monkeypox) management guidelines and expanding awareness to prevent community transmission. This action, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by the World Bank, aims to ensure that […]

WHO Launches Upgraded Early-Warning System to Prevent Global Health Crises 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 October 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential disease outbreaks or public health threats much faster and more accurately.  Unlike

Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance in MDAs. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 September 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must implement compulsory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This move is aimed at improving access to healthcare and ensuring Nigerians are better protected against health-related financial burdens.  What

Nestlé and FG Launch National Campaign to Improve Water Quality in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2025

Nestlé Nigeria,. Nestlé Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign to promote clean and safe water practices across the country. The goal is to raise awareness, educate communities, and drive stakeholder engagement on water safety and sustainable usage.  The campaign was

Ondo State, WHO, and Partners Join Forces to Promote Child Immunization During African Vaccination Week 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 May 2025

Photo Credit: World Health Organization In celebration of the 14th African Vaccination Week (AVW), the Ondo State Government, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), UNICEF, and other health stakeholders, united to raise awareness and provide free vaccines to children. The event took place from April 24 to 30, […]

NAFDAC Launches Mobile Tools to Fight Fake Drugs in Nigeria’s North-East 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 April 2025

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched two new mobile tools—Scan 2 Verify and the Green Book App—to tackle the spread of counterfeit drugs, particularly in Nigeria’s North-East region.  The tools were unveiled at a two-day sensitization workshop held in Gombe, bringing together key […]

Abuja Truck Explosion: Nigerians Urged to Donate Blood for Victims 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 March 2025

National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to donate blood to support victims of the tragic tanker explosion that occurred along the Aya-Karu expressway in Abuja.  Urgent Need for Blood Donations  In a statement released on Thursday, the Director

World Kidney Day 2025: Preventing Risks and Promoting Early Detection 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 March 2025

Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness about kidney health and the importance of preventive measures. This year, the global campaign, marked on March 13, 2025, highlights the theme: “Are Your Kidneys, OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.  With kidney disease affecting 850 million people worldwide, […]