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Expert Hails WHO Approval Of Newborn Malaria Drug
Ikotun Olayemi, President of the Nigeria Biochemistry Practitioners Association, says the recent approval by the World Health Organisation (WHO) of a newborn-specific malaria drug offers major biochemical and public health benefits for Nigeria.
Olayemi made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in…
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Over 500,000 Children Face Severe Malnutrition In Northwestern Nigeria — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over a worsening malnutrition crisis in northwestern Nigeria, warning that over 500,000 children across Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states are at risk of severe malnutrition.
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NACA Begins HIV Epidemic Control Survey In Anambra
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has charged the Anambra State Technical Team for the 2026 Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Study (IBBSS) to identify persons living with HIV/AIDS in the state.
The…
Lagos Steps Up COVID-19 Vigilance After C/River Case
The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) says infection prevention and control (IPC) measures remain firmly in place across the state’s primary healthcare centres.
Its Permanent Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, gave the…
Two Women, One Mission: A Day With Polio Vaccinators In Sokoto
A team of poliovirus vaccinators gathered under a shaded neem tree at Kwannawa, a bustling community in Dange/Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto, North-Western state, Nigeria.
They are all surrounded by leagues of playful children…
Fake Bottles From China Worsening Africa’s Illicit Alcohol Crisis — AACS
Chinese-made bottle caps, labels, cartons and counterfeit glass are driving the production of fake spirits across Africa, the Alliance Against Counterfeit Spirits (AACS) said, warning that the trade poses a direct threat to public health…
NAFDAC Raids Lagos Factories, Seizes N350m Counterfeit Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled two illegal production outlets involved in the counterfeiting and adulteration of alcoholic beverages in Lagos State.
NAFDAC said its…
NMA Delegates To Meet Over Leadership Crisis
No fewer than 200 delegates of the Nigerian Medical Association will meet on Wednesday in Abuja for an Emergency Delegates Meeting to address a growing leadership crisis within the association.
A statement issued on Monday in Lokoja…
‘BBL Is Not Simple’ – Expert Flags Major Risks
Beatrice Ige, founder of Brich Aesthetic Clinic, has cautioned against underestimating the risks associated with Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Ige described the procedure as complex…
Enugu Begins Free Malaria Treatment In 527 Health Facilities
The Enugu State Government has began free malaria testing and treatment in no fewer than 527 health facilities across the 17 Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, in Enugu on Wednesday,…