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Kano takes action to restructure the medication production plant

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2023November 27, 20230

Kano state government says it will revamp Drugs Manufacturing Unit (DMU) of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency’s (DMCSA). The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the disclosure in the weekend while inaugurating the Drug Manufacturing Unit Committee and the Committee for the Integration...

Reps calls for subsidy in Malaria drugs

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2023November 3, 20230

By Augustine Aminu The House of Representatives on Thursday moved to subsidized malaria drugs for Nigeria, if not made free at all Government Health Centers to citizens. This is even as the alarming rate of Malaria infections in the country increases, lamenting that declaring emergency on Malaria will not be...

JONAPWD applauds Gov Eno’s commitment to persons living with disabilities

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2023October 24, 20230

By Eric Ojo Joint Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) has commended the efforts of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno in ensuring the welfare of persons living with disabilities in the state. Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State chapter of JONAPWD, Comrade Anietie Jackson gave...

Gender Equality: University Don Calls for Quick SDG-5 Implementation

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2023October 24, 20230

A lecturer with the Mass Communication Department of the Rivers State University, Prof Godwin Okon, has stated that to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women and girl child, there will be need for urgent implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-5). The Sustainable Development Goal 5 concerns gender equality...

Cervical cancer: Osun govt begs residents to embrace vaccine

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

Osun State Government has allayed the fears of the populace with regards to the mass cervical vaccination campaign. It said the vaccine will cushion the effect and spread of cervical cancer in the State. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Public Health,...

NGO harps on prioritizing Breastfeeding

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2023October 18, 20230

By Eunice Nnachi, Yenagoa In a bid to checkmate the rising cases of infant and child malnutrition, the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAF, has advised nursing mothers to prioritize exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months. Chief Executive Officer, CEO of ENWAF, Lady Eunice Nnachi gave the advice during...

Experts Harps On Pharmaceutical Regulations, Compliance In Africa

NewsDeskNgOct 13, 2023October 13, 20230

By Eric Ojo Leading healthcare authorities and industry experts have reiterated the need to strengthen pharmaceutical regulations and compliance in Africa. The observation was made that this year’s edition of AfriSummit, a pivotal 4-day hybrid event dedicated to exploring the latest developments in pharmaceutical and medical device regulations’ advancements in...

Anthrax Disease: Nigerians should watch out for Symptoms on Livestock – Expert Warns

NewsDeskNgSep 28, 2023September 28, 20230

By Fatima Saka Following the recent outbreak of Anthrax on livestock, an expert urged Nigerians to watch out for symptoms and signs, saying that animals that died of anthrax disease will show signs of blood coming out of the eyes, nose, ears, and other natural openings in the body of...

FG launches new mechanism to reach children yet to receive routine vaccine

NewsDeskNgSep 12, 2023September 12, 20230

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Monday unveiled the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) to successfully identify and reach the millions of children who have not yet received a single routine immunisation. At the launch in Abuja, the Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib, said that...

Bayelsa govt, stakeholders speeds up HPV vaccine introduction

NewsDeskNgSep 12, 2023September 12, 20230

Against the backdrop of several deaths associated with Cervical Cancer in Bayelsa State and Nigeria at large, the Bayelsa State Government and stakeholders preparations are in top gear to roll out the first ever Human Papiloma Virus Vaccine, HPVV. This was disclosed by the State Health Educator, Mr Christopher Ogbointuwei...