The World Health Organization, WHO on Tuesday, revealed that Africa has made tangible progress in reducing new HIV infections. This was contained in a statement issued by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti to mark the 2021…
…Says N198bn tramadol intercepted By Abimbola Abatta and Uthman Salami The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Christianah, has revealed that the agency has destroyed fake, banned and unwholesome products worth four…
Dr Danladi Idriss, Programme Officer, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Adamawa, has urged the people to stop stigma and discrimination against HIV positive living persons. Idriss made the call on Tuesday during the presentation of Integrated Child and Social…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against taking excess antibiotics, saying it accelerates the process of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and leads to avoidable deaths. The warning is contained in a statement signed…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, yesterday said government will soon establish a special court that will try Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases, aimed at ending the menace. Tallen said this while addressing a news conference in…
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), has called for legislation to regulate the use of antibiotics in the country. Dr Temitope Adetiba, Senior Programme Officer, IHVN, made the call in an interview with in Abuja. Adetiba said, “The world…
The FCT Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) has urged Nigerians to disregard the myths surrounding the safety the COVID-19 vaccine. Mr Francis Okonkwo, Health Education of the board stated while delivering a lecture at a one-day media orientation workshop on…
Wubunna Ishaku Gofwen, the Taraba State programme officer of the Civil Society for Malaria, Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN), has called on the media to help in contributing to Nigeria’s goal of eliminating malaria. Making the appeal on Thursday during…
The regulation of veterinary medicines, veterinary vaccines, pesticides and agrochemicals, animal feeds, animal feed additives and feed supplements and their uses are essential towards achieving food safety and food security in Nigeria. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye stated…
By Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta The Alake Adedotun Gbadebo Health Intitiative has appealed to different stakeholders to support the federal government in promoting health insurance to improve universal health coverage. The NGO made the call during the 2nd edition of its…
