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US CDC explains investments in Nigeria’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness

US CDC explains investments in Nigeria’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness

The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reiterated its commitment to building Nigeria’s capacity in public health emergency preparedness and response, explaining that the move was to enable Nigerian disease experts to respond effectively as the country continues to experience multiple disease outbreaks.

Our struggles with ignorance, stigma, poverty — TB survivors

Our struggles with ignorance, stigma, poverty — TB survivors

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge in Nigeria, with low awareness and access to treatment contributing to its persistence. Many Nigerians suffer from TB without knowing it, leading to delayed diagnosis and increased transmission.

Health experts outline measures for kidney health

Health experts outline measures for kidney health

With the rise in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) globally, health professionals have shared crucial insights on how proactive lifestyle changes can significantly contribute to kidney health.

Breakthrough: LUTH makes access to sickle cell disease cure for patients a reality

Breakthrough: LUTH makes access to sickle cell disease cure for patients a reality

Nigerians with sickle cell disease found relief this weekend as a groundbreaking milestone has been achieved in the fight against sickle cell disease at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in partnership with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN), with the successfully launch of a bone marrow transplant program.

Nigeria’s pharma industry must be fully strengthened — Adelusi-Adeluyi

Nigeria’s pharma industry must be fully strengthened — Adelusi-Adeluyi

A former Minister of Health and Human Resources and the immediate past President of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, NAPHARM, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi has decried Nigeria’s over-reliance on foreign pharmaceutical assistance, particularly disease outbreaks, calling for the development of a strong domestic pharma industry to enable self-sufficiency and timely responses to health emergencies.

Pharmacists protest physician dominance in drug revolving fund

Pharmacists protest physician dominance in drug revolving fund

Pharmacists under the aegis of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, (ACPN) on Saturday faulted a newly released National Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for healthcare facilities, accusing the Federal Ministry of Health of undermining the role of pharmacists in drug procurement and management.

Drinking from plastic bottles can raise your blood pressure  – Study

Drinking from plastic bottles can raise your blood pressure  – Study

While chemicals like BPA and phthalates have been known to leach into drinks from plastic bottles, especially when the bottle is exposed to heat or used for a long time, a new study suggests that drinking water or beverages from plastic or glass bottles could contribute to risk of developing high blood pressure.

Breakthrough could improve IVF success for older women

Breakthrough could improve IVF success for older women

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), have made a significant advancement in reproductive medicine.