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Nestle issues global recall of baby formula products over toxin fears
Nestle has issued a global recall of some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food…
FG moves to regulate online drug sales
The Federal Government, in collaboration with key health sector stakeholders, on Monday in Abuja launched the National Electronic…
NAFDAC declares Indomie Vegetable Flavour unsafe, orders nationwide recall
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against eating Indomie Noodles…
Nigeria has capacity to respond to emergencies, says Health Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, has stated that Nigeria is capable of responding…
Four common foods that can trigger dangerous asthma episodes
Asthma happens when the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and it could be deadly; these foods are major triggers for the…
Tobacco harm reduction: Practical approach to improving health outcomes in…
Across the world, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is increasingly viewed as a practical, science-driven strategy for…
WHO endorses weight-loss drugs to tackle obesity epidemic
A range of blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs could help shift the trajectory of the global obesity epidemic, which…
Africa introduces HIV-prevention injection offering 99.9% protection
On Monday, South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia began administering a new HIV-prevention injection, marking the first public…
FG requests emergency vaccines to battle cholera – Report
The Federal Government has submitted four emergency requests to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine…
Resident doctors sign MoU with FG, suspend nationwide strike
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their indefinite nationwide strike after reaching an…