DG: NAFDAC targets WHO’s maturity level 4 Certification
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it hopes to attain the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 4 Certification, in drug and food regulations. In…
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NAFDAC: Our customers are number one priority
Director-General, National Agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says customers are the agency’s first priority and are always on its mind while making any decision.…
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Group seeks cancer treatment in UHC to assist women
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has urged all levels of government to include cancer treatment in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme to assist the vast majority of…
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WHO: Global leaders, donors pledge $2.6bn to end polio
Global leaders and donors on Wednesday at the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany, pledged 2.6 billion dollars to work toward ending polio. Director-General of World Health Organisation, (WHO) Dr…
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Toriola, Nigerian breast cancer expert honoured in US
Professor Toriola, a molecular cancer epidemiologist, reputed for revolutionary research on breast cancer, who earned his first medical degree at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, just got Nigeria another honour. “Adetunji…
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IPI to Zamfara: You ’ve no power to shutdown media houses
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has condemned the order by the Zamfara State for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state. Governor Bello Matawalle, on Saturday…
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Ondo First lady seeks ne approach to reduce cancer burden
Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has called for moreinnovative approach to reduce the cancer burden in Nigeria. She disclosed this at the 25th Anniversary and 4th…
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Neurosurgeon: How to stay healthy
A neurosurgeon, Dr Okezie Kanu, on Wednesday advised Nigerians to increase water intake, exercise regularly and eat organic foods, including fruits and vegetables, in order to stay healthy. Kanu, an…
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NAFDAC: Deadly cough syrups circulating, kill 66 children already
…….in Gambia, calls for vigilance National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to substandard cough syrups circulating in The Gambia, calling for vigilance. The…
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NCDC issues alert as Ebola resurfaces in Uganda
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is aware of the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan strain of the Ebola…
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