[ad_1] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed that its efforts aimed at safeguarding the health of Nigerians are still threatened by the level of exposure to harmful chemicals which are used in bleaching the skin as such are capable of increasing the rate of…
[ad_1] Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Butere Sub County, Kakamega County, on Friday, March 24, 2023, played a host to a high-powered delegation led by the former President of Ethiopia, Dr. Mulatu Teshome. Teshome and his delegation visited the technology city to benchmark its success in building a community-owned sustainable metropolis. During the…
[ad_1] The Federal Government has said undernutrition, HIV, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and alcohol use were the main drivers of Tuberculosis (TB), amongst the working age group of 15 – 44 years in Nigeria. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire who made the disclosure at a briefing on Friday in Abuja to mark the 2023 World…
[ad_1] Nigerians have been cautioned to stop discriminating against Persons Affected by Tuberculosis. This is coming on the heels of the 2023 world TB day marked globally to raise awareness of the disease and educate people not to discriminate against victims. The theme of this year’s world TB day is “YES! We Can End TB”,…
[ad_1] Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday laid the foundation for the establishment of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Solar Cells Production Plant in Gora, Nasarawa State. Osinbajo stated that “this landmark achievement places Nigeria within the ranks of countries pushing the boundaries in the use of climate-smart alternative energy sources, particularly…
[ad_1] The Anambra Government said it detected more than 8,000 tuberculosis (TB) cases in the state in 2022 against the targeted 13,000 cases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, gave the statistics at a news conference to mark the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day in Awka on Friday. World TB Day is commemorated every March…
[ad_1] By Crystabel Usen On Wednesday, 15 March and Thursday 16, the Akwa Ibom State Government through the Ministry of Information and Strategy, hosted the maiden edition of the state inter-ministerial briefing in Uyo, the state capital. Tagged “Tracking the Promise”, the season one of the briefing featured sectoral assessments of six ministries – Ministry…
[ad_1] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has evacuated banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country. The apex bank said the measure is part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on…
[ad_1] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays. The Acting…
[ad_1] Commissioner for Health in Plateau State, Dr Nimkong Ndam, on Friday expressed worry over the rise in cases of Tuberculosis (TB) in the state. Mr Ndam spoke at a sensitisation and screening to mark the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day, in Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area. Represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr…
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