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How We Stopped Importation Of Over 140 Fake Drugs Into Nigerian Market— NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed how it combated the importation of over 140 fake drugs into Nigeria.
These drugs although fake, were certified bearing the approval of the Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed.
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Resident Doctors Demand Payment Of N25,000 Quarterly Allowance Eight Months After FG’s Approval
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD) has demanded the payment of its N25,000 quarterly allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.
Recall in 2023,…
Over 26,800 Nigerians Die Annually From Tobacco-Related Diseases- FG
The Federal Competitive Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC) has said that over 26,800 die annually in Nigeria from tobacco-related diseases.
The acting Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, represented by the Chairman…
Meningitis Killed 190 Nigerians In 2023 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Cerebrospinal Meningitis claimed the lives of 190 individuals nationwide in 2023.
According to NCDC, meningitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the…
Expert Cautions FG Over Plans For Local Production Of IVDs, Vaccines
A Medical expert, Dr. Agbor Ebuta, has warned against plans by the Federal Government to set up a domestic manufacturing firm to produce In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD), vaccines, generic pharmaceuticals,…
How To Dectect Fake Drinks – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued guidelines on how to identify adulterated, fake wines, soft drinks and consumables.
NAFDAC has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, especially during…
Sokoto: MSF Performs 243 Noma Disease Surgeries In 10 Months
Medicins Sans Frontieres has performed 243 major and minor surgeries for Noma Disease patients in the Sokoto State between January and October this year, according to the project coordinator, Mr. John Canty.
Mr. Canty also disclosed…
Nigeria, Uganda, Others Face Soaring Malaria Cases Amid Global Surge Due To Climate Change…
In its recently released 2023 World Malaria Report, the World Health Organisation (WHO) sounded a dire warning as malaria cases surged globally, with Nigeria, Uganda, and other nations experiencing alarming increases.
The report…
Four Dead From Taking HIV/AIDS Herbal Remedy In Gombe As NEPWAN Calls For Govt Intervention
The Gombe State chapter of the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWAN) has urgently appealed to the government for decisive action concerning herbal vendors claiming to cure HIV.
This plea came following…
Public Misconception Threatens Vaccination Against HPV
One month after the launch of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, public awareness is low and threatens to jeopardize the project to vaccinate young girls against the sexually transmitted infection said to cause cervical cancer.
On…