By Gom Mirian The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a new regulatory surveillance programme in Nigeria. It is aimed at curbing the sale of substandard and falsified NAFDAC-registered products, the agency stated in a report made available to Africa Health Correspondent on Friday and signed by Pharmacists Bitrus…
By Gom Mirian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to strengthen and expand domestic research to boost the nation’s production of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Dr. Salma Annas, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, made this statement at a virtual meeting with the theme, “Accelerating local vaccines manufacturing in Nigeria challenges, opportunities and prospects,”…
By Gom Mirian In a bid to coordinate efforts aimed at eradicating smallpox in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have resolved to collaborate on issues related to registration and approval of vaccines for the disease. This was disclosed when the…
By Gom Mirian Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has requested the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publish details of the proposed transfer of N8,000 monthly to 12 million poor households for six months. The rights group also asked for the list of intended beneficiaries, how they will be selected, and the methods…
Casualties of Diphtheria have been rising steadily since its outbreak was first recorded this year. African Health Report (AHR)’s Juliet Jacob Ochenje spoke with eminent Professor of Virology and infectious diseases expert, educationist and ex-Regional Virologist for the WHO, Africa Region, Oyewale Tomori, on issues surrounding diphtheria in Nigeria. Diphtheria cases in Nigeria have risen…
By Hadiza Ibrahim Three suspected kidnappers in the agrarian Oro Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly died after being struck by thunder. The superstitious incident which could be traced to the efforts of the local vigilance squad checking security challenges in the Igbomina Kwara axis, happened three days ago….
By Gom Mirian To promote the integration of traditional and complementary medicine with conventional healthcare practices, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has engaged in an interactive dialogue with civil society representatives. The purpose of the virtual summit was to pinpoint important goals and plans for ensuring more equitable and comprehensive healthcare systems globally. During the…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public over the health risks associated with ripening fruits with carbide. African Health Report (AHR) had earlier reported how fruits and other foodstuff sellers use carbide to ripen their produce on time and to use it attractive…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the introduction of a self care intervention in Nigeria. According to the organisation, the intervention are tools which support the ability of individual, families and communities to promote health, prevent diseases, maintain health and cope with illness and disability, with or without the support…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje Approximately 700 Nigerian students are benefiting from the U.S. Mission’s EducationUSA advising services in 2023, including 73 Opportunity Funds recipients. This is just as the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos hosted pre-departure orientations for hundreds of Nigerian students who will soon depart for study in…
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