Roche and NHIA Cut Cancer Drug Costs by 80% for UPTH Patients
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital has partnered with Roche and the National Health Insurance Authority to reduce the
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Health and Wellness
NDLEA Pledges to End Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Anambra
The Anambra State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Charles Onubuogu, has restated the agency’s determination to
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Lassa Fever Cases Drop but Death Rate Still Worryingly High in Nigeria
Nigeria is seeing a drop in Lassa fever cases this year, but the death rate from the disease is still
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Lagos to Shut Down Olusosun and Igando Dumpsites After Health Report Exposes Risks
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the shutdown of two major dumpsites in Lagos — Olusosun in Ojota and Solous III
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NDLEA Seizes N777m Worth of Drugs in Edo, Arrests University Student Over Trafficking
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of illicit drugs valued
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LASEPA Shuts Down Hotels and Lounges Over Noise Pollution and Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several hotels, lounges, and commercial establishments across the Lagos Mainland for
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FG Sets Up Committee to Boost Phytomedicine Industry and Merge Traditional With Modern Healthcare
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee focused on developing the phytomedicine value chain, marking a significant
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NDLEA and NAPTIP Team Up to Fight Drug and Human Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have
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Experts Say Surrogacy Can Drive Modern Development in Nigeria
Surrogacy has been highlighted by experts as a key path toward modern development in Nigeria. At a recent lecture held
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Why You Should Stop Licking Your Lips, According to a Dermatologist
A leading dermatologist, Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has warned against the habit of licking lips frequently, as it can cause Lip
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NAFDAC Introduces Greenbook App to Curb Fake Drug Circulation in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has introduced a new mobile application, Greenbook, designed to
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Jigawa and Katsina Record Highest Measles Cases as Nigeria Reports 627 Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 627 suspected measles cases across 30 states and 213
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NAFDAC Warns Against Illegal Insulin Syringes in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the illegal distribution of
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NAFDAC Teaches Secondary School Students About Drug Abuse Dangers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is stepping up efforts to fight drug abuse by
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UNICEF Calls on Nigeria to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Health Funding
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerian authorities to reduce reliance on external funding for healthcare and prioritize
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NAFDAC Cautions Against Using Calcium Carbide to Ripen Fruits
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a strong warning to fruit dealers and
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NAFDAC Shuts Down 250 Factories Producing Fake Hennessy, Coca-Cola in Abia
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken decisive action by shutting down 250 factories
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ABUAD Launches Fertility Centre to Address Infertility Challenges
The Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti Multi-System Hospital (ABUAD MSH) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art fertility centre to provide solutions for
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Nigeria to Host Regional Summit on Lassa Fever Vaccine Development
Nigeria is set to host a regional summit on Lassa fever vaccine development on Wednesday, January 15. The announcement was
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Alcohol Consumption Linked to Higher Cancer Risk – US Surgeon General
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a stark warning about the connection between alcohol consumption and
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