NAFDAC Shuts Down Illegal Herbal Medicine Factory in Abuja Outskirts

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. NAFDAC announced via it social media platforms that the facility, located in Amina Plaza, was discovered to be producing unsafe and unregistered herbal mixtures. “Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, our…

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World Diabetes Day 2024: WHO Urges Africa’s Collaboration as 24m People Suffer Disease

As Nigeria join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) has issued a call to action for urgent collaboration across all sectors in Africa to address the rising prevalence of diabetes.  Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted the urgency of tackling…

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Nigeria Eyes Global Aquaculture Leadership with Science-Based Policy

The Federal Government has revealed plans to position Nigeria as a player in the global aquaculture and fisheries sector through the adoption of science-based management measures and the implementation of best practices. This commitment was outlined by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the  National Fishery and Aquaculture Policy validation workshop…

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Alarm over Pneumonia Threat in Nigeria, FG Cautions Parents on Children Under Five

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has sounded the alarm on pneumonia, highlighting its devastating impact on children under five years old. In commemoration of World Pneumonia Day, the ministry revealed in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) that pneumonia claims over 700,000 young lives annually, accounting for…

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FG Partners Siemens Healthineers to Enhance Cancer Care

Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Healthineers to bolster cancer care capabilities across the country. This collaboration involves a significant purchase agreement for advanced oncology equipment, which will be deployed to enhance treatment options and improve patient outcomes. Coordinating Minister of Health and…

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Nigeria Meets EU Delegation to Strengthen Youth/Governance Engagement

In a pivotal move for youth empowerment, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, engaged in a high-level meeting with the European Union’s Ambassador-Designate on Tuesday, focusing on collaborative strategies to enhance youth participation in governance and decision-making. During the meeting, which was announced on the Ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday,…

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