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Health

December 10, 2024

Nigeria, model for public health leadership in Africa: CDC

Speaking at the National Tuberculosis Conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Jean Kaseya, the director-general of Africa CDC, described Nigeria as a model for Africa.

Africa CDC
December 10, 2024

UNICEF donates oxygen plant to Bauchi for maternal, newborn health improvement

Ms Munduate said the installation of the medical oxygen plant would ensure critical life-saving intervention for newborns.

UNICEF logo/oxygen plant
December 10, 2024

Unsterilised makeup brushes can cause monkeypox, hepatitis: Dermatologist

The dermatologist said she had seen patients who developed skin infections or severe breakouts after having their makeup done.

Folakemi Cole-Adeife
December 10, 2024

KADCHMA inaugurates enrolment booth, zonal offices, call centre 

To improve healthcare delivery, the Kaduna Contributory Health Management Authority has inaugurated an enrollment booth, zonal offices and call centre.

Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA)
December 10, 2024

Nigeria, UNESCO collaborate on bioethics

This partnership aims to uphold ethical standards in Nigeria, ensuring that scientific advancements align with societal values and respect for human rights.

UNESCO
December 9, 2024

Experts urge FCTA to allocate funds for family planning in 2025 budget

He identified the absence of such funding as a significant challenge.

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
December 9, 2024

EPA bans cancer-causing chemicals used in dry cleaning

Perc has been linked to cancers such as brain, testicular, and liver cancer, along with damage to the liver, kidneys, and immune system.

December 8, 2024

NAFDAC warns open-drug marketers against substandard products

Ms Adeyeye stated that NAFDAC and PCN have upscaled their activities to protect Nigerians from bad medicine.

Roadside medicine sellers
December 8, 2024

 NAFDAC emphasises ban on saccharin, bromate in bakeries nationwide

The agency said bakeries caught in the act would face severe consequences.

A Loaf of Bread
December 8, 2024

Nigerians should be wary of alcohol, fruit juice during Christmas: NAFDAC

The agency’s director, Mojisola Adeyeye, said citizens should consume fruits and vegetables instead.