NAFDAC warns against illegal importation of syringes
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. NAFDAC Director-General,…
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PPD: Doctor advises husbands to assist wives after childbirth
A Consultant Psychiatrist, National Hospital, Abuja (NHA), Dr Olusegun Shoyombo, has advised men to assist their wives in doing house chores after childbirth. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, Dr Shoyombo,…
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UNICEF laments over WASH investments’ poor operation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that 25 per cent of annual investments in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector were compromised due to inadequate operation and maintenance, along…
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NAFDAC says report of under-dosed Paracetamol fake
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the recent publication claiming that paracetamol drugs in Nigeria are under-dosed is fake. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola…
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Blinken’s visit ‘ll boost our research efforts, says DG NIMR
The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Salako, has described the visit of the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, to the institute, as a push…
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Cameroon rolls out world’s 1st malaria vaccine
Cameroon launched the world’s first routine vaccine programme against malaria on Monday. It is one of 20 African countries planning to introduce the drug this year, according to global vaccine…
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Rotary commits $14m grant to end polio in Nigeria, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Rotary International has committed more funds to support Nigeria in its efforts to eradicate all forms of polioviruses, especially the Circulating Variant Poliovirus…
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Experts to Men: Balanced diet, regular sex ‘ll prevent prostate cancer
Some medical practitioners in the health sector have advised men to eat a balanced diet and be engaged in regular sex to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Speaking…
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Prostate cancer: Cause unknown yet, says Scientist
……recommends yearly screening for men above 40 A laboratory scientist, Mr Adeniyi Fagbamiyi, has advised men above 40 years on Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test at least once annually to know…
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Igbinedion varsity sets up tablets production factory
The Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State, says it has set up a tablets manufacturing factory to meet the local needs of its teaching hospital and the host community. Vice-Chancellor…
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