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 […]
Aro becomes WHO disease study centre
Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta has been named by the World Health Organization, WHO, as one of the two sites conducting the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) field studies in Nigeria.
Dermatologists urge early diagnosis for scleroderma
Experts have restated that early diagnosis is key to management of scleroderma (skin hardening), an autoimmune condition of the connective tissue.
Proffering solution to ending malaria
We would rather buy mosquito-killers than clean our gutters and clear the environment
Declare state of emergency on cancer care — Foundation tells FG
With increasing cases of cancer among Nigerians, Cancer care advocates have called for immediate declaration of state of emergency in the health sector, particularly in cancer care.
214 million women have no access to modern contraception — REPORT
A new study published by the Guttmacher Institute weekend revealed that contraceptive services and maternal and newborn health (MNH) services fall far short of needs in developing regions like Nigeria.
