By Matthew Denis, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that a staggering 50% of pharmaceutical products imported into Nigeria are counterfeit. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this alarming…
…As King Charles III is diagnosed with cancer The Federal Government (FG) has said efforts are ongoing to include cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme. This is to ensure adequate and affordable healthcare services for citizens diagnosed with…
By Matthew Denis In a bid to commemorate this year’s World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday has highlighted over what it term as a ‘disheartening’ situation of cancer in the African region, disclosing that approximately 882…
The Ogun State Government has commenced the implementation of the Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR) policy in Ogun State. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the state Primary Health Care Development Board, (OGPHECADEB) Dr. Elijah Ogunsola,…
By Matthew Denis As the world marks 2024 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), Day, the World health Organization (WHO), Regional Director Matshidiso Moeti has urged for Global Unity, Action, and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases. Speaking to commemorate this years…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against importation of syringes from foreign countries, saying the act may kill local pharmaceutical industries. This is contained in a statement signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola…
In a resolute effort to safeguard the health and future of Nigeria’s youth, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has a campaign tagged “Don’t Burn Their Future” to discourage Tobacco abuse among youths, as death record from tobacco-related…
By Omolola Dede Adeyanju The Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences (EkoUNIMED) in a bid to fight breast cancer through sensitization of the public has held its first lecture series for 2024 themed, ‘Multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer management.’…
By Ibiyemi Shindara I can already guess that when you saw the topic for this article, the first picture that came to your mind is the picture of a mentally ill person (persons most of us call mad) on a…
By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Uba Sani has given the marching order to complete the 300-bed ultra-modern hospital, initiated in 2009 by a former Governor of the State, Arch. Namadi Sambo. The Commissioner of Health, Kaduna State…
