Nigerians Advised To Minimize Outdoor Activities, Because Of Prevailing Hazy Weather Nigerians have been advised to minimize outdoor physical activities, because of the prevailing hazy weather condition. A Consultant Public Health Physician, Dr Hassan Musa, gave the advice during a chat with newsmen in Bauchi on Friday. Dr Musa observed […]
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NDLEA raises alarm over abuse of Methamphetamine in Taraba
The Taraba State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has raised the alarm over the distribution and abuse of Methamphetamine, popularly called ‘ICE,’ in Taraba state. It revealed that this latest trend is becoming worrisome due to the nature of the drug. Taraba State Commander of NDLEA, […]
NAFDAC Warns That 50% imported Pharmaceutical Products in Nigeria Are Fake
NAFDAC Warns That 50% imported Pharmaceutical Products in Nigeria Are Fake The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has observed that 50 per cent of imported pharmaceutical products in Nigeria are fake. The Director General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a recent stakeholders’ engagement […]
Anambra Govt. Stops Salaries Of Two Medical Officers For Absconding From Duty
Anambra Govt. Stops Salaries Of Two Medical Officers For Absconding From Duty The Anambra State Government through the State Ministry of Health has stopped salaries of two medical officers for absconding from their duty posts. State Commissioner for Health; Dr. Afam Ben Obidike, who made this known in Awka, said […]
Over 50% certificates of imported pharmaceutical products fake — NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said that more than 50 per cent of certificates of pharmaceutical products that are imported into Nigeria are fake. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at the stakeholders’ engagement meeting with regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies […]
Cancer Cases Surge As Over 79,000 Nigerians Lose Their Lives To Cancer In A Year
In a bid to address the alarming rise in cancer-related deaths, Dr. Abia Nzelu, a renowned Oncologist, has emphasized the critical need for Nigeria to establish a comprehensive cancer center. Dr. Nzelu, who serves as the Executive Secretary of GivingTide International, expressed concern over Nigeria’s lack of such a facility, […]
UN Warns That Cancer Rates Likely To increase to 77% by 2050
UN Warns That Cancer Rates Likely To increase to 77% by 2050 United Nations Health authorities on Thursday, revealed that Global cancer cases are expected to rise around 77 per cent by the middle of the century, Latest statistics from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised […]
Anambra Gov’s Wife Re-echoes Call For Exclusive Breastfeeding, Speaks On Benefits To Mother And Child.
Anambra Gov’s Wife Re-echoes Call For Exclusive Breastfeeding, Speaks On Benefits To Mother And Child. Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has explained that exclusive breastfeeding is a standard health practice that favours the overall development of the mother and child. According to Mrs Soludo, contrary […]
Society Advises Nigerians To Imbibe Regular BP Checks To Check Hypertension
Society Advises Nigerians To Imbibe Regular BP Checks To Check Hypertension Nigerians have been advised to ensure regular blood pressure check at reputable health facilities for healthy living. The President of Nigerian Hypertension Society, Prof. Simeon Isezuo, gave the advice on Tuesday , during a chat with newsmen in Sokoto. […]
NAFDAC Probes Alleged ‘Poisonous’ Plantain Chips
NAFDAC Probes Alleged ‘Poisonous’ Plantain Chips The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says it is investigating a viral social media post alleging a woman fried plantain chips using oil adulterated with polythene. A statement released on Saturday by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, informed that the […]