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NAFDAC raises alarm over Drugs, Poisons removal from Exclusive Legislative List
The attention of the NAFDAC has been drawn to a publication by the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) in on the national dailies of 17th February…
NAFDAC urges Nigerians to report illegal drug production
Prof. Christiana Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday urged the public to report any form of illegal drug…
Nigeria: Epidemics claims 1,000 lives annually
No fewer than 1,000 Nigerians die annually as a result of disease epidemics, a public health expert, Prof. Akin Osibogun, said on Saturday in Lagos. Osibogun, a…
U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Counter-Narcotics Efforts, Donates Vehicles, Tactical Equipment to NDLEA
As part of its continuing support of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the United States government on Wednesday donated seven vehicles and a variety of…
LASG, experts, parents join forces against disability in children
L-R) Mrs. ArinolaOluwo, representative of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. AkinwunmiAmbode;Dr. IdiatAdebule,Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor,Lagos State;Mrs. Joyce Onafowokan, Special Adviser to the Lagos…
Lagos records two Monkey Pox cases
By NGOZI Onyeakus The Lagos State Government on Monday reveals that two suspected cases of Monkey Pox have been recorded in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed…
Nigeria records 80 million unplanned pregnancies, 46 Million Abortions Annually
By NGOZI Onyeakusi Sex can be a fun, pleasurable, and fulfilling part of life, but without protection, it can lead to SexuallyTransmitted Infections (STI) and unplanned pregnancies which can…
NMEP urges Journalists to fight malaria via reportage … says inherent risks abound during pregnancy
By NGOZI Onyeakusi---Journalists across the country have been urged to ensure that fight against malaria is won through enlightening and educating Nigerians on how to prevent and combat the disease.…
Lassa Fever: LUTH confirms three workers infected … Says no cause for alarm
By NGOZI Â Onyeakusi The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, yesterday confirmed that three health workers out of the 100 that joined in conducting autopsy on pregnant woman who died…
NAFDAC clears air on antimalaria drugs rumours … says no killer drugs in circulation
By NGOZI Onyeakusi L - R: Director, Registration & Regulation NAFDAC, Titi Owolabi, Acting Director-General, Dr. Yetunde Oni, and Director Emforcement, Kingsley Ejiofo during press conference in Lagos The…