Cervical cancer: MSD seeks push beyond HPV vaccination
…18m girls vaccinated, but elimination fight far from over…Stakeholders seek stronger private-sector role in cancer care By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria must move beyond its gains in Human Papillomavirus, HPV, vaccination and urgently strengthen cervical cancer screening, early diagnosis and treatment, the External Affairs Director for sub-Saharan Africa at MSD, Vuyo Mjekula, has said. Mjekula […]
Pharmacists fault mini manufacturing drug concept
The Minimac drug concept recently adopted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as a prelude to setting up of Mini – Manufacturing Drug Facilities in selected teaching and specialist hospitals in the country, has received hard knocks from the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Lagos State branch.
Nigerian scientist develops anti-cancer derivative of vitamin E
A BREAKTHROUGH discovery about the potential of nutrients in cancer prevention and treatment has provided renewed hope for cancer patients across the world, following the development of a derivative of vitamin E that is capable of killing cancer cells.
Better health standards for Nigerians in 2010, says FG
NIGERIANS will enjoy better standard of health services this year, in terms of quality of care and accessibility at Federal government-owned health institutions across the country.
2010: Grange tasks FG on health policies
AS year 2010 rolls in, Federal government has been enjoined to develop policies and programmes that would fast track Nigerians efforts to achieve the Millenuum Development Goals as well as improve the healthcare delivery services.
St.Eve Concepts tasks corporate coys on health
Managing Director, St. Eve Concepts Ltd, Mrs. Evelyn Okere has charged Nigerians to take their own health in their hands just as she noted that it was high time corporate organisations in the country show more concern about the health of the populace.
