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NAFDAC Warns Citizens About Counterfeit Cancer Treatment Medications

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians, including healthcare professionals, regarding a fake cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, bearing batch…

Felicia Akindurodoye January 7, 2025

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Reckitt Collaborates with Oscar Anderson to Address Neonatal Jaundice

In an effort to address the significant burden of Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ) in Nigeria, Reckitt, a globally recognised leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition, has formed a partnership with Oscar…

Felicia Akindurodoye January 7, 2025

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Human metapneumovirus hmpv virus

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family and is a significant respiratory pathogen, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Discovered in…

Fatiha January 7, 2025

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Sustaining HIV/AIDS Efforts in Nigeria For 2030 Targets

Despite ongoing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, significant challenges remain in achieving the 2030 HIV/AIDS-free targets. These include stigma and discrimination, limited political commitment to prevention, inadequate investment at…

Felicia Akindurodoye January 3, 2025

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University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Records Providing Care For 300,000 Patients in 2024

Professor Darlington Obaseki, the Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), announced that the hospital had provided medical care to nearly 300,000 patients in 2024. He…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 30, 2024

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Expert Cautions Microwaving Food in Plastic Containers Leads to Infertility

Dr. Shanna Swan, a renowned fertility expert, recently issued a warning on a health podcast about the possible risks of microwaving food in plastic containers. She explained that this practice…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 30, 2024

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CLWCF Urgently Requests Assistance For Nigerian Children Facing Cancer

Every year, a significant number of children lose their lives to childhood cancer, with approximately 400,000 children and adolescents diagnosed annually, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In light…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 20, 2024

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FG Warns of COVID-19 Variant XEC Existing in 29 Countries

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on health authorities to increase alert levels in response to the newly identified XEC COVID-19 variant, which is spreading rapidly…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 11, 2024

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How Nigerians Can Assist NAFDAC in Combating Counterfeit Drugs and Food Products

To keep citizens safe, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to provide more intelligence reports to help…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 11, 2024

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Nigeria Launches the R21 Vaccine in a Groundbreaking Effort to Combat Malaria

Nigeria has made a significant move in its fight against malaria with the introduction of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, the second to be approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). The…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 8, 2024

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LSACA provides treatment for 120,000 HIV-positive Lagos people

Over 120,000 individuals in Lagos State are currently undergoing life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART), as reported by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). ART involves the use of anti-HIV drugs…

Felicia Akindurodoye December 5, 2024