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Health

December 22, 2024

U.S. lawmaker who went missing for six months found in dementia care facility

She has not visited her office for the past six months nor been on record voting for or against any matters in the House since July.

Kay Granger
December 21, 2024

North-West with least number of medical equipment; South-West has highest: NBS

At 20.9 per cent, the North-West has the least number of basic medical equipment in health facilities.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)
December 21, 2024

FDA approves weight-loss drug, Zepbound, to treat sleep disorder

Zepbound is designed to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
December 20, 2024

Kaduna government commits to fighting malnutrition

The Governor Uba Sani administration has reaffirmed its dedication to combating malnutrition in Kaduna.

Primary schoolchildren
December 19, 2024

Always buy goods where you can track sellers with receipts, NAFDAC advises

Mrs Adeyeye advised Nigerians to ensure that goods have NAFDAC registration number before purchase.

NAFDAC
December 19, 2024

Kano govt approves vacation dates for primary, secondary schools

The ministry warned that disciplinary action would be taken against students who fail to comply.

NORTHERN SCHOOLCHILDREN IN CLASS
December 19, 2024

Radda inaugurates drug storage facility in Katsina

Governor Dikko Radda inaugurated an ultra-modern pharma-grade warehouse on Wednesday to improve the accessibility of essential medicines and vaccines in Katsina.

Pharmaceutical drugs
December 18, 2024

NAFDAC takes Deekins Amoxicillin manufacturer into custody

NAFDAC boss Mojisola Adeyeye confirmed this on Tuesday at a news conference in Lagos.

Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules
December 17, 2024

WHO to provide data on health pattern of Ogoniland in 2025

The International Agency for Research on Cancer, in partnership with local partners, will provide data on the health pattern of Ogoniland in 2025.

Pollution in Ogoniland
December 17, 2024

Immunisation: Health group seeks timely budget release to tackle zero-dose crisis

The Vaccine Network for Disease Control has called for urgent action to streamline the immunisation budget release process.

Measles vaccination