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Health

February 26, 2025

Customs hand over suspects, illicit drugs to NDLEA, NAFDAC

Mr Bamisaiye said that the seizures took place along the waterways near Bar Beach Outstation, Lagos.

NAFDAC, Customs, NDLEA
February 26, 2025

FCCPC probes high cost of BP, diabetes medications

Mr Ezeh appealed to the government to subsidise energy for drug manufacturers in the country to help bring down prices.

BP, diabetes patients
February 26, 2025

Cross River raises concerns over poor HIV awareness among Gen Z

Mr Ejah stated that HIV awareness had been lacking over the last 20 years.

HIV/AIDS
February 26, 2025

Anambra assembly tells NAFDAC to reopen Onitsha’s notorious drug market

Mr Moubike lamented that many innocent traders and apprentices were suffering for an offence they had no hand in.

NAFDAC officials at Onitsha drug market
February 25, 2025

Imo health commissioner calls for higher tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

He believes this measure will help address the rising cases of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria.

Sugary drinks
February 25, 2025

FG rolls out plans to strengthen PHCs, train 60,000 health workers

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening primary health care (PHC), eradicating polio, and addressing health system challenges through a series of initiatives

Primary Healthcare Centre
February 25, 2025

Plateau has many fake hospitals, schools: Government

“There are so many illegal schools and hospitals on the Plateau. The state is really suffering from that anomaly,” said the education commissioner.

Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang [Photo Credit: Facebook - Gyang Bere]
February 25, 2025

Breast cancer cases to rise 38% by 2050: WHO

With the projected rise in cases and deaths, the international community faces an urgent challenge.

BREAT CANCER PATIENTS
February 24, 2025

Kaduna: Red Cross trains 20 volunteers in first aid skills

The participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to acquire critical first aid skills.

Nigeria Red Cross Society
February 23, 2025

Lassa fever death toll rises to 80

The latest Lassa fever situation report revealed that 73 per cent of confirmed cases came from Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi states.

Lassa fever infected patient