[ad_1] The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the animal health sector to curb the spread of anthrax and other zoonotic diseases in the country. Anthrax is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. It typically affects ruminants such as cows,…
[ad_1] The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is currently leading a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to avert a looming industrial action by the association. The ongoing talks between NARD and the lawmakers are taking place at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Mr…
[ad_1] The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend the impending strike immediately. Mr Abbas made the call at a meeting between the leadership of the house and NARD in Abuja on Monday, against the backdrop of a looming strike action that had…
[ad_1] The Ogun government says it has begun a public sensitisation on the risk of consuming locally-brewed alcoholic drinks and other products not approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The special adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on health, Tomi Coker, made this known in a statement issued on…
[ad_1] The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) on Monday urged the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the animal health sector to nip anthrax and other zoonotic diseases in the bud. Olutoyin Adetuberu, national president of the association, made the call in an interview on the outbreak of anthrax in the West…
[ad_1] Betta Edu, national women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has celebrated the birthday of a malnourished baby she rescued seven years ago in Cross River state. In a birthday message on her Facebook account on Sunday, Edu described Christy, the rescued baby, as one destined for greatness. Edu reflected on the day…
[ad_1] CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An investigation has been launched into why an Ohio officer allowed his police dog to attack a truck driver who was surrendering with his hands raised, despite State Highway Patrol troopers urging the officer to hold the dog back. The lengthy pursuit on July 4 and the ensuing attack were…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Nigeria National Agency for food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stay away from “unwholesome Mayonnaise brand, “Whippy Mayonnaise”. It said this alert was following a consumer’s complaint received and investigated by the post marketing surveillance unit of the Agency in llorin, Kwara State. According to NAFDAC,…
[ad_1] Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, is currently meeting with members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The meeting is taking place at the national assembly, Abuja. Nnamdi Ndi-Ezuma, first vice-president of NARD; Okokon Udo, permanent secretary, ministry of finance special duties, are among those attending the meeting. The purpose…
[ad_1] Ensuring equal access to quality health services without financial hardship is critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). However, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, still has a lot to do to achieve UHC. Over 71 per cent of Nigerians pay for healthcare out of pocket, according to the National Health Accounts, leading to financial…
