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UNICEF raises alarm over unprecedented diphtheria outbreak
Urges urgent vaccination In the midst of the most severe diphtheria outbreak in recent global history, UNICEF Nigeria is sounding the alarm about the urgent need for widespread vaccination. The
NAFDAC warns against buying drugs from open markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that drugs sold in open market are poisonous and dangerous to human health. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the
Kenyan scientists begin research on use of AI to predict pregnancy risks
A Kenyan Clinician-Scientist, Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi is currently leading a team of researchers at the University of Nairobi, Kenya in a ground breaking study on how the use of
MDCN inducts College of Medicine UNILAG graduates into medical profession
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Wednesday inducted 160 medical students of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, into the medical profession. The event which took
Women express diverse views on use of contraceptives
A cross section of women in Abuja have expressed diverse views on the use of contraceptives. Some of the women told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews
Accomplished journalist, PR Specialist, Abubakar Jimoh bows out of NAFDAC
After 30 years of meritorious service Astute Journalist, Consummate Public Relations Practitioner and Director of Public Affairs of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr.
Malaria: Stakeholders call for all-out war against Mosquito
Some stakeholders in environment and public health on Monday called for an all out war against Mosquito to holistically prevent Malaria and related diseases in the country. The stakeholders said
WHO issues alert on another contaminated Indian-made cough syrup
The World Health Organization on Monday flagged a batch of contaminated common cold syrup, manufactured by an Indian company, the latest in a series of warnings by the agency about
FG scales up exclusive breastfeeding advocacies to promote nutrition
The Federal Government has scaled up advocacies to increase exclusive breastfeeding practices to promote nutrition for children and mothers. Mr Uruakpa John, Director, Micro Nutrients Deficiency Control (MNDC), Federal Ministry
Anthrax: Look out for the meat that you buy
Dr Ifedayo Adetifa is the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. In this interview with Vanguard Newspaper, Adetifa speaks on the case of anthrax discovered in
World Hepatitis Day 2023: 91m Africans live with hepatitis
19m Nigerians affected The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 91 million Africans are currently living with hepatitis, with around 125,000 hepatitis-related deaths occurring in Africa. In
WHO endorses Essential Medicines for multiple sclerosis, other conditions
The World Health Organization (WHO), Wednesday, published the new editions of the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) which include important new medicines for
UNICEF relaunches SOMTEC to address women, children’s Issues
Oyo Gov. pledges support The new Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Oyo State, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has called on stakeholders to enhance their collaboration in addressing issues affecting
Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to meet the ending open defecation practice by 2025 target. Dr
Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care
Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for the seventh year for delivering exceptional dental services and setting the benchmark for excellence in the Nigerian
Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health
Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of ‘dangerous’ herbal products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC
Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made
Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides
The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained
Spain passes law for menstrual leave
Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on June 1st. The Gender
Grow food, not life threatening tobacco crops – WHO urges governments
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has urged governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. In a message today to mark the World
Adesina urges support for Africa Pharm Foundation
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has urged critical stakeholders on the continent to support the bank’s Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF). The AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this
WHO cautions against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of
FG inaugurates virtual health platform
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on Monday inaugurated “NigComHealth’ platform to transform the healthcare sector in the country. The Minister, Prof. Isa Pantami, unveiled the Nigeria Communications