NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks
By Daniel Kudayah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal Government’s directive aimed at reducing alcohol abuse and protecting public health. The affected facilities include […]
NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet alcohol
NAFDAC described the banned sachet and sub-200ml PET bottled alcoholic drinks as illegal products that should no longer be in circulation.
Experts seek shift from autism awareness to acceptance as GTCO unveils 16th conference
… Offers free consultations for families, calls for inclusion in schools, workplaces, public spaces By Chioma Obinna Despite growing awareness of autism in Nigeria over the past decade, experts have warned that thousands of children and adults on the autism spectrum continue to face discrimination in homes, schools, workplaces and public spaces, calling for a […]
Patient safety gets boost as Medilag Consult, Patient Academy seal pact against medical negligence
By Chioma Obinna To tackle medical negligence and improving the quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria, Patient Academy International and Medilag Consult have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen patient safety, clinical governance and patient-centred care across the country’s health sector. The partnership is expected to deepen capacity building for healthcare professionals while […]
Hidden hunger stealing Nigeria’s children before birth – Experts
By Chioma Obinna Every year in Nigeria, nearly 11,000 babies are born with severe birth defects that experts say could largely be prevented. Millions more children suffer impaired brain development, while countless women battle anaemia and poor pregnancy outcomes because their diets lack essential vitamins. This is the hidden face of micronutrient deficiency; a crisis […]
Middle East conflict, funding cuts push 30.4 million into humanitarian crisis — WHO
… 27 attacks on health care recorded in one month … Appeals for $6.42m to sustain lifesaving health services in Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organization, WHO, has raised fresh alarm over a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, warning that renewed conflict, disease outbreaks, food […]
