Monday, October 26, 2026

Health

May 23, 2023

NDLEA seeks Abuja rulers’ support on drug abuse

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has solicited the support of traditional rulers in combating drug abuse in the FCT.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
May 22, 2023

Adesina urges support for AfDB’s pharmaceutical foundation

“Africa needs to establish itself as an equal player, both regionally and globally.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina
May 22, 2023

FG, WHO train groups on emergency response in Yobe

He said it is a WHO initiative to support member states so that death and casualties would not continue to occur as a result of emergencies.

WHO
May 21, 2023

Over 70% of Nigerian foods rejected in Europe, U.S.: NAFDAC

Ms Adeyeye stated that the agency had extended the frontiers of the fight against substandard products by procuring more Truscan devices to check for quality of products.

NAFDAC
May 21, 2023

NAFDAC seeks Customs, SSS, others’ support to standardise Nigerian exports

Mrs Adeyeye said the collaboration would reduce frequent rejection of Nigerian food exported to Europe and the United States of America.

Hameed Ali, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, and Professor Adeyeye
May 20, 2023

FG, NMA, striking doctors sign memorandum of understanding

“This is with a view to suspending the strike,’’ he stated.

FMC doctors on strike in Umuahia
May 20, 2023

UN raises alarm as cholera threatens one billion people from Nigeria, 42 countries

The UN agencies said that after years of steady decline, cholera was making a devastating comeback and targeting the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Cholera patients
May 20, 2023
Hospital ward used to illustrated this story
May 19, 2023

NAWOJ urges women to pay attention to health 

She explained that women needed to rest and create time for themselves to avoid both physical, emotional, and psychological stress which could cause blood pressure.

Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ)
May 19, 2023

NAFDAC seals tomato paste warehouse, arrests suspect

NAFDAC says it sealed a facility of imported contraband tomato paste distribution warehouse in Rivers.

NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye