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NAFDAC seizes illegal cosmetics worth ₦37 million in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has confiscated counterfeit cosmetic products worth ₦37 million. According to the Agency, acting on intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s investigation & Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets including Wuse and Garki markets.Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized with a total street value of ₦37…
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Fidson signs partnership agreement with 3 Chinese firms to tackle HIV in Africa.
Fidson Healthcare Plc on Wednesday said it has signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum with Jiangsu Aidea Pharma, Nanjing PharmaBlock, and the China-Africa Development Fund in Beijing, China. The company in a statement posted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) stated that the signing ceremony took place during a visit by a team from Nigeria led by Dr. Fidelis Ayebae, the…
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Heed flood alerts, safety measures, Kwara gov’t urges residents
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has called on residents to take flood warnings and precautionary measures seriously, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of flooding in the state. The appeal was made on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Communication, Bola Olukoju, who emphasized the need for communities, especially in flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant.…
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LASG offers free life-changing surgeries for 50 children with limb deformities
…aims for 1,000 free procedures The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible healthcare through its Free Limb Deformity Corrective Surgery and Rehabilitation Programme. In the latest phase of this initiative, 50 children with lower limb deformities received life-changing surgical interventions at Gbagada General Hospital. During a visit to the hospital, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary…
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Minister of Health pledges to strengthen cancer care workforce at Oncology Summit 2.0
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving cancer care in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of a skilled workforce as a key component of this transformation. Speaking at the Oncology Summit 2.0 on Wednesday, Pate highlighted the administration’s focus on developing a well-equipped healthcare workforce to address the country’s growing cancer burden. In…
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Minister calls for regulation, commercialization of traditional medicine
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has called for the prompt regulation and commercialization of traditional medicines in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday during a keynote address at the National Dialogue on “Re-thinking Natural Medicine in Nigeria,” which marked the conclusion of the 2024 African Traditional Medicine Day (ATMD) celebration, Nnaji emphasized the need for effective…
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Kwara: Sanitation task force apprehends, fines over 400 violators
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In a continued effort to enforce sanitation laws in Kwara State, the State Environmental Sanitation Task Force has convicted and fined over 400 individuals for violating sanitation regulations. The State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, disclosed this while speaking to journalists after the environmental sanitation exercise conducted across the state over the weekend. The…
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Mpox vaccination to commence October 8
Vaccinations for mpox will start from October 8 after regulatory approvals are granted, Spokesperson for the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Remi Adeleke, said on Saturday. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), had on Tuesday, delivered the first batch of 10,000 doses of the mpox vaccine to the Federal Government. “Due to limited available doses (9,980) of…
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Health sector set for revamp with $4.8bn investment – VP Shettima
…commissions Sahad Hospitals in Abuja By Kunle Sanni Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has announced that the federal government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. He stated that these investments are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system. Speaking on Saturday at the commissioning and grand opening of Sahad…
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Kwara Commissioner urges residents to actively participate in sanitation exercises
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Ms. Nafisat Buge, has urged residents of Kwara to utilize the designated environmental sanitation exercise hours to clean their surroundings effectively. Speaking during the August environmental sanitation exercise in Ilorin, Buge emphasized that these hours are not solely for restricting movement but are specifically meant for cleaning the…
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