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JUST IN: FG bans production, importation of syrups containing codeine
The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup…
How to prevent early deaths – Harvard study
Researchers from Harvard University claim that a vegetarian diet could save nearly one million American lives annually, a much…
Benefits of consuming Garlic – Scientists
The sulfates found in garlic are thought to be responsible for its health benefits and flavour.
Study leader Dr Peter Rose…
Insurgency: PCNI treats 5, 000 eye patients in Borno
The Presidential Committee on Northeast Initiative (PCNI) on Monday says it is providing free eye treatment to about 5, 000…
Cholera outbreak claims three in Borno – Commissioner
The Borno State government has confirmed the death of three persons as a result of fresh cholera outbreak in the state.
The…
Drug Abuse: When Last Did You Check Your Children’s Bags? – NAFDAC
Mr John Bamikole, Principal Officer, Narcotics Substance Directorate, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
Zamfara Govt. to recruit 340 doctors, nurses – Commissioner
Alhaji Lawal M-Liman, Zamfara Commissioner for Health said on Thursday that 340 health personnel including doctors, nurses and…
Nigerians must embrace compulsory health insurance scheme – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday advocated compulsory health insurance scheme for citizens to enable all to access…
Low blood pressure damages brain – Expert
Dr Nnenna Okafor, Senior Registrar, Department of Family Medicine, National Hospital, Abuja, has warned that low blood pressure…
Nigeria records 756,000 under-five deaths yearly – Official
The federal government says Nigeria records about 756,000 under five deaths annually.
Osarenoma Uwaifo, the Permanent Secretary,…