The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control issued a public alert regarding counterfeit cancer medicines circulating in Nigeria. As reported by ALO360, the agency confirmed that fake batches of Avastin and Tecentriq had infiltrated the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The Alert NAFDAC published Public Alert No. 015/2026 on March 12, 2026. The…
YourChoice Therapeutics announced that YCT-529, a hormone free male contraceptive pill, completed its first in human safety trial with positive results. The clinical study marked a significant step toward expanding birth control options beyond condoms and vasectomies for men. Safety Trial Meets Primary Endpoints Researchers conducted the Phase 1a trial with sixteen healthy male volunteers…
Pepsodent launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day campaign themed Do The 2. As reported by ALO360 the leading toothpaste brand held a press conference on March 16 2026 at Unilever head office in Lagos. Consequently officials collaborated with the Nigerian Dental Association to promote strong oral hygiene habits among Nigerians. Press Conference Unveils Campaign…
As reported by ALO360, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded 469 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever and 109 deaths in 2026. This figure represents a case fatality ratio of 23.2 per cent. Consequently, the current fatality rate exceeds the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The NCDC…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State approved the immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel on March 16, 2026. The governor announced the decision during a meeting with health officials at the Government House in Maiduguri. He stated that the recruitment drive aimed to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Officials Emphasize Urgent Need The Commissioner…
NiMet (The Nigerian Meteorological Agency), issued a public health alert on Friday. NiMet identified Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states as high-risk zones for meningitis outbreaks. The agency based its assessment on current weather patterns across the region. Weather Conditions Drive Risk NiMet linked the elevated threat to persistent hot and dry conditions. The agency noted…
Federal government takes delivery of breakthrough twice-yearly injection as health authorities complete readiness assessments in 10 states and train healthcare workers for nationwide rollout. Drug Arrives in Country Nigeria received its first consignment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. The arrival marked a significant advancement in the…
Sokoto State launched the 2026 Polio Immunization Campaign in Kware Local Government Area. Officials targeted 1.2 million children under five during the four-day drive. Health authorities officially launched the campaign on March 7, 2026. Bello Marnona, Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary Health Care Development, led the flag-off. Moreover, Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno, Commissioner…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State inaugurated the upgraded Alaukwu Ward Primary Health Centre in Umuagu on Wednesday. He launched the functionalisation phase of Project Ekwueme during the event in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. The ceremony took place at Omoba. This report from ALO360 details that the Abia State Governor Alex Otti sent…
Union Bank of Nigeria employees gathered at the bank’s head office in Marina on Saturday February 28 2026. They walked together to the bank’s facility in Surulere. Staff members know this location as The Stable. The group moved at a steady pace through the city streets. Lagos operations manager Kunle Adeyemi joined the walk. He…
