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NAFDAC Partners in £3.7 Million Global Initiative to Eradicate Counterfeit Vaccines
NAFDAC is collaborating with an Oxford-led international consortium on a £3.7 million project to implement advanced screening technology that detects fake and low-quality vaccines.
Deceptive Practices: Fish Sellers Using Toxic Dyes to Simulate Freshness
Desperate fish vendors are using industrial dyes to mask decaying seafood, posing significant health risks to consumers and sparking calls for better market infrastructure.
Nosimot Soneye: Tackling Malaria, a Preventable Tragedy That Persists
Despite scientific advances, malaria remains a leading cause of preventable death in Africa, necessitating urgent collective action, proper diagnosis, and improved healthcare infrastructure to save lives.
Democratic Republic of Congo faces record-breaking Ebola outbreak, says WHO
The World Health Organisation reports that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the largest in the country's history, spanning five provinces and causing over 1,500 deaths.
Can Healthy Living Reduce the Risk of Uterine Fibroids?
A shift in focus toward nutrition and lifestyle interventions could offer Nigerian women a proactive alternative to surgical treatment for uterine fibroids.
Pharmacy Council Closes 383 Illegal Drug Facilities in Ogun State
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has shut down 383 drug outlets in Ogun State for failing to meet regulatory standards, including operating without licenses and poor storage practices.
NAFDAC Confirms Ongoing Prohibition of Sachet Alcoholic Beverages
NAFDAC reaffirms its commitment to the ban on sachet alcoholic drinks, citing the need to protect minors and improve public health despite mixed reactions from consumers.
Nigeria’s Persistent Sanitation Crisis: The Reality of Open Defecation
Nigeria faces a severe public health crisis as inadequate sanitation infrastructure forces millions into open defecation, turning a lack of toilets into a widespread environmental and social failure.
Health Specialist Urges Immediate Response to Rising Hypertension Rates in Nigerian Youth
Health expert Bolanle Dada calls for urgent action to address the surging rates of hypertension among Nigerian youth, warning of long-term health and economic consequences.
The First Five Minutes: Why Immediate Action Defines Survival During Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest survival depends on bystander intervention during the first five minutes. Learning CPR and using AEDs can bridge the critical gap between a sudden collapse and professional medical care.