World Hepatitis Day: Expert urges more public awareness
A Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Mbang Kooffreh-Ada, has called for more public awareness on hepatitis disease to reduce morbidity and mortality among the populace.
NAFDAC has Seized Expired, but Revalidated Pharmaceuticals Worth N15 Million From a Pharmacy in...
It has also seized unregistered alcoholic beverages worth more than N30 million from shops in the Plateau capital and in nearby Bukuru metropolis.
Health Minister commends skills transfer programmes of FMC Ebute-Meta
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has commended the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos, for one of its skills transfer programmes.
Monkeypox: Experts give virus variants new names
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says a group of global experts has agreed on new names for monkeypox virus variants.
NLC seeks immediate payment of hazard allowance to health workers
Mr Ayuba Wabba, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to immediately begin the payment of hazard allowance to health workers in the country.
Antimicrobial Resistance: Central Bulk Purchasing of Antibiotics Will Cushion Economic Shock on Citizens- Pharmacist
A leading pharmaceutical company, ST.RACHEAL’S Pharma, has called on the Federal Government to centrally purchase antibiotics.
COVID-19 Vaccines: WHO admits small fraction of people may have allergic reaction
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the agency is aware that a small fraction of people – around one person in every one million people vaccinated— may have severe allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine, known as anaphylaxis
NAFDAC to Begin Surveillance of Drug Hawkers in Kaduna State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says preparations have been concluded to start massive surveillance on drug hawkers in Kaduna State.
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians as US Places sanitisers on Watch List
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians that the US has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitisers, manufactured in neighbouring Mexico, on its watch list.
Federal Medical Centre Donates Relief Materials to IDPs Niger State
The Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kutigi, headquarters of Lavun Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.
