NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical
“NAFDAC is not against the responsible use of pesticides. Rather, the agency seeks to ensure that pesticides sold or used in Nigeria are safe"
Malaria-to-Zero sensitises 1m in 5 southwest states
The Malaria- to- Zero Initiative (MTZ) – an innovative financing platform of the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria, has facilitated distribution of 30,000 Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINS) to over one million individuals were through local communication platforms for adoption of right malaria prevention and treatment practices.
Lagos set to tackle disease epidemics with AlertClinic
THE launch of the pilot phase of AlertClinic – a Disaster and Disease Outbreak Prevention Technology – is set to revolutionise disaster prevention, warning, response and recovery in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.
Cleanmax, lab scientists partner on good hygiene
In pursuit of it’s commitment to encourage good hygiene practices among medical laboratory practitioners, Cleanmax Industries Limited, recently presented cartons of Cleanmax Sparkle hand-washing liquid products to the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students Association, College of Medicine, University of Lagos chapter.
15% budgetary allocation to health possible —ASHADE
THE Lagos State government has said that allocation of 15 per cent of its annual budget to the health sector in line with the Abuja Declaration of 2000 is attainable in the near future.
Lasser Fever: LUTH discharges 150; watching 40 others
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday said it has discharged 150 of its personnel placed under surveillance for Lassa fever following an outbreak that left two persons dead and five doctors infected.
