Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Health

December 5, 2023

Akeredolu should ‘transmit power’ to Aiyedatiwa as ex-President Yar’Adua did to Jonathan: PDP

The PDP urged the ailing Ondo governor to “have a sense of history” and hand over power to his deputy.

Rotimi Akeredolu, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Umar Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan
December 5, 2023

Inflation: New survey shows Beecham Ampiclox jumps from N750 to N9,000; Augmentin N4,000 to N26,000; paracetamol N40 to N150

Some of the steepest price changes were observed in essential analgesics like paracetamol and novalgin.

Beecham Ampiclox, Augmentin, Paracetamol, Procold, and Novalgin
December 3, 2023

Lagos doctors’ guild seeks improved welfare as 15 members die in six months

“We had demanded short, medium and long-term solution categories to these problems.’’

Lagos doctors’ guild
December 3, 2023

Albinos lament rise in skin cancer due to climate change

Mr Adam revealed the dire consequences of climate change on albinos while lamenting the recent loss of three people with albinism in the state.

December 3, 2023

Nigerians resort to herbal concoctions as medication prices soar by over 300%

The prices of many prescribed and over-the-counter medications have steadily increased, making these drugs unaffordable and unavailable.

Local Herbs
December 3, 2023

Reps move to upgrade FMC Owo to teaching hospital

Mr Magaji also said the issues of employment and replacement of workers in the health sector must be taken as an emergency.

Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo.
December 2, 2023

Governor Aliyu commits to combating malnutrition in Sokoto

The governor expressed confidence that the next released data would reflect positive changes in the state.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
December 1, 2023

Bauchi government to eliminate HIV/AIDS before 2030: Official

According to him, the state currently is supposed to have an estimated number of 32,000 people living with HIV/AIDS.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
December 1, 2023

Kano government procures N69 million rapid test kits to combat HIV/AIDS

The test kits are being distributed to 590 health facilities to address the prolonged challenges of being out of stock.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
December 1, 2023

NAFDAC sensitises Nigerians against ripening fruits with carbide

The NAFDAC coordinator urged packaged water manufacturers and bakers to maintain good manufacturing practices.

Carbide