Pharmacists in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to approve the Pharmacy First Initiative, allowing community pharmacies to provide basic screening, manage uncomplicated diseases and improve access to essential medicines.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026.
The Global Shapers Community, Kano Hub, has collected 108 pints of blood during its 13th annual blood donation drive held at the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre.