…Set to intensify TB fight with new grassroots initiative By Sodiq Adelakun In a move to combat Tuberculosis (TB) in the state, Lagos First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Monday has unveiled an ambitious grassroots initiative aimed at…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected Mpox cases were recorded in Nigeria during Week 39 of 2024, marking a decline from the 75 cases reported in the previous week. The NCDC stated…
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says codex food labelling standards will enhance food safety and consumer awareness globally. Adeyeye said this in a meeting of the National Codex Committee-Technical…
Hajiya Binta Bello, Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has called for stricter penalties for rape to serve as a deterrent. Bello made this demand during the close-out event of the Violence Against…
…Joins psychologist, Ololade Awaye, to sensitise secondary teachers By Esther Agbo In commemoration of World Teachers’ Day, a mental health advocate, Ibiyemi Shindara, organised a mental health workshop for teachers on October 5, 2024, at Adedokun International School, Iyana Iyesi…
The National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC), with support from the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S CDC), has inaugurated an electronic platform to fast-track health research processes. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This is contained in a statement issued by WHO on Friday. The WHO said.that the decision was made based on new…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the West Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC). The role of the ReTAC is to provide technical guidance and operational support for the West Africa Regional Coordinating Centre…
By Matthew Denis In a move to sanitize the society against porous counterfeit drugs, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to patent medicine dealers and others against selling illicit drugs.…
Mr Bashiru Dauda, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on disabilities matters, has decried the inadequate funding of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC). Dauda said the development was hindering the agency from carrying out its whole responsibilities. He said this…
