NCDC reports 215 deaths from Lassa Fever
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023. The centre, however, reported a lower fatality rate compared…
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Expert highlights strategies for sexual, reproductive health rights
A public health practitioner and researcher, Goodness Odey, has emphasised the need to promote and strengthen self-care strategies for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Odey, a SRHR advocate, who…
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Minister tasks research institute on local production of drugs
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, says with the capacity of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), the country’s pharmaceutical gap should be bridged.…
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NMA honours Borno Gov for support to health sector devt
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Saturday in Abuja honoured Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum for his meaningful contributions to the health sector development. The National President of NMA, Dr…
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NAFDAC gets WHO pre-qualification approval for Yaba Laboratory
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the pre-qualification approval for the agency’s Yaba, Lagos laboratory as a Central Drug Control Laboratory (CDCL). The…
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NAFDAC seals drug shops, pharmacy for selling control drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two drug shops and a pharmacy at Idumota and Surulere areas of Lagos for selling unregistered and…
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DG says NIMR is committed to translational research
The Director-General of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Salako, has reiterated the commitment of the institute to promote translational research to ensure a transformative health for the…
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DAN: 11.2m Nigerians living with diabetes
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria says no fewer than 11.2 million Nigerians are presently living with the disease. President of the association, Dr Alkali Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja at…
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RCCG spends N61bn on intervention projects — Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), says the church has spent N61 billion on intervention projects across the country. Enoch stated this…
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NASS committee pledges to end medical tourism
The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has pledged the 10th National Assembly support at efforts aimed at reshaping healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Speaking during an oversight function by…
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