Cat medication proves promising in treating parasitic worms in humans

[ad_1] By PAULINE KAIRU For decades the only treatments readily available for the treatment of infections by parasitic worms have been Albendazole and Mebendazole. Albendazole, first introduced in 1977 to treat soil-transmitted helminth infections in sheep, was registered for human use in 1982, while Mebendazole came into use in 1971. The two works by blocking…

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NAFDAC destroys N4.2bn worth of drugs, beverages

[ad_1] The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday destroyed fake, substandard, expired and unwholesome regulated products worth N4.2 billion in Awka, Anambra State. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by the agency’s director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Francis Nzeribe Ononiwu, said the public destruction of the…

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Diezani sues EFCC, AGF, demands N100bn

[ad_1] Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has demanded the sum of N100 billion in damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney General of the Federation. In the suit filed by his counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), Diezani also wants the court to compel the EFCC to publish an unreserved apology…

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