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FG finalizes executive order on zero VAT for pharmaceutical manufacturers
By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced the completion of the Executive Order Harmonized Implementation Framework, which will allow the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service to implement zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to provide relief…
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Lagos gov’t launches search for 15,000 tuberculosis carriers
…names council chairpersons as ambassadors The Lagos State government has intensified efforts to identify and treat approximately 15,000 residents suspected of carrying tuberculosis (TB) symptoms, who are currently untraceable within the state. In a strategic move to curb the spread of the highly infectious disease, the state government, through the Office of the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in partnership…
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Lagos First Lady rallies grassroots leaders for tuberculosis prevention campaign
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering grassroots advocacy in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) across the state. The campaign, set to be launched on Tuesday, includes the official introduction of the STOP TB Partnership in Lagos and the inauguration of the Lagos State TB Steering Committee. Central to this effort will…
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NAFDAC Staff begin indefinite nationwide strike
The Staff of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC commenced an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday (today), following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to management. The decision to down tools was confirmed after a congress of NAFDAC staff convened on Friday, October 4, 2024 over unresolved issues. The striking workers, under the directive of…
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LEAH Foundation partners YOWICAN, conducts free cancer screening for 100 women in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The LEAH Medical Centre, in collaboration with the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Kwara Chapter, provided free breast and cervical cancer screening for 100 women across Kwara State on Saturday. The initiative, held in Ilorin, was part of the Annual YOWICAN State Convention and aligned with the global observance of Breast Cancer…
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FG, LASG sign MoU to establish Federal Medical Centre in Epe
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Government to transform Epe General Hospital into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). The agreement, signed during the Lagos State 2024 Trauma Conference, marks a significant step in enhancing healthcare services for the growing population of Epe and surrounding communities. Dr. Tunji Alausa, who…
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Lagos State transfers Epe General Hospital to FG
The Lagos State Government has formally transferred the Epe General Hospital to the Federal Government in a move aimed at enhancing access to affordable healthcare for residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, during the Lagos Trauma Conference 2024, held in Oniru, Victoria Island.…
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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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