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Health

April 2, 2025

NAFDAC urges healthcare stakeholders to combat counterfeit drugs

She emphasised that NAFDAC was determined to leverage modern technologies to address counterfeit activities.

NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye
April 2, 2025

Lagos counters Rhodes-Vivour’s claim govt mandating residents to pay ₦15,000 monthly health contribution

Mr Akosile said that allocation had been tripled from N1billion to N3billion to provide more funds to cover the vulnerable.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
April 2, 2025

Tinubu seeks support for Nigerians living with autism

The first lady also appealed against discrimination, adding that it was pertinent that all citizens of the country could coexist peacefully.

Tinubu
April 2, 2025

Disease Prevention: L-PRES to establish 20 veterinary hospitals in geopolitical zones

The national project coordinator L-PRES, Sanusi Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja.

Livestock
April 1, 2025

Dermatologists raise alarm over misuse of additive in skin-bleaching creams

Mr Lim described skin-bleaching as a worsening global public health crisis requiring immediate intervention.

Skin-bleaching products
April 1, 2025

Couples who have regular sex prone to long life: Expert

Mr Adewumi said, “Regular sex reduces the risk of prostate and breast cancers.

April 1, 2025

Lawmaker seeks institutions to curb rising visual disabilities

Victor Obuzor has advocated the need to establish specialised institutions to address the increasing prevalence of visual disabilities in the country.

Victor Obuzor
March 31, 2025

UNICEF calls for readily available oxygen in hospitals for newborns

The UNICEF official explained that asphyxiated newborns often require oxygen to survive, as their lungs might be underdeveloped.

Oxygen cylinders
March 31, 2025

Nigeria in peak meningitis season, NCDC warns

The latest figures indicate a surge in infections, with 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths reported across 22 states and Abuja as of March 26, 2025.

Meningitis
March 31, 2025

Lagos residents decry lack of potable water, beg Sanwo-Olu for help

Some Lagos residents have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government to make potable water accessible.

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