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2023-04-29 10:25
Achi, botanically known as Brachystegia eurycoma (PROTA) belongs to the Leguminosiae family, subfamily Caesalpiniaceae. The seed is dry, flat, round in shape and is a popular soup thickener… Read More
2023-04-28 14:13
A new study using nine years of highway traffic data how found that older drivers who engage in substance use have a two to four times greater risk of being responsible for a crash compared… Read More
2023-04-28 14:09
Burnout is a serious issue in the workplace and can have far-reaching consequences for both individuals and organisations. The term burnout is used to describe the condition of being worn do… Read More
2023-04-28 13:04
It was an elating moment for the erudite Professor of Pharmacology, Fola Tayo, when one of his old students from the University of Ibadan, Dr Sunny Olubusayo Awe, named the Pharmacy D… Read More
2023-04-28 09:19
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Children Emergency Relief Foundation, has advised the public against the use of unprescribed medicines and herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria. The… Read More
2023-04-28 09:14
The Delta State Government has urged for partnership with the media and all stakeholders to deepen awareness on the dangers posed by tuberculosis in the state. The call was made by the Direc… Read More
2023-04-27 13:49
The Executive Secretary, Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr George Ugwu, has said a well-executed, successful immunisation coverage remains a shared responsibility… Read More
2023-04-27 09:29
The Kogi Government said it has taken delivery of medical consignments worth N1 billion for malaria prevention in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Zakari Usman, discl… Read More
2023-04-27 08:58
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun have commended the Jennifer Etuh Foundation (JEF) for donating a hospital… Read More
2023-04-27 06:32
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians about the circulation of a killer cough syrup, NATURCOLD. NAFDAC Director-General, Professor… Read More
2023-04-26 18:02
In what can be described as a timely and highly significant convergence of eggheads and policymakers in the pharmaceutical industry in Africa, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (P… Read More
2023-04-26 15:25
Over 1.5 million children who were vulnerable to malaria morbidity and mortality in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, have successfully been given the first dosage of the RTS, S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria… Read More
2023-04-26 13:47
Whether you like them or not, the advantages of vegetables cannot be denied. For those looking for a veggie that packs the most health benefits per serving, broccoli is a top contender. If y… Read More
2023-04-26 10:24
Experts in the health sector have urged government and healthcare providers in the private sector, to take advantage of opportunities presented by technologies to boost healthcare delivery i… Read More
2023-04-26 10:05
Pharm (Chief) Paul Osogbe Enebeli is an eminent pharmacist, who has contributed immensely to the development of virtually every facet of Pharmacy in Nigeria. Enebeli, who turned 70, o… Read More
2023-04-26 09:32
Fighters have occupied a national public laboratory in Sudan holding samples of diseases including polio and measles, thus, creating an “extremely dangerous” situation, th… Read More
2023-04-25 16:16
A leading pharmaceutical company, ST.RACHEAL’S Pharma, has called on the incoming administration led by President-elect Bola Tinubu to institute a Free Malaria Management Programme und… Read More
2023-04-25 13:29
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common yet serious health issue that is often caused by a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, as well as an increased risk of blood clots. The World… Read More
2023-04-25 13:10
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Malaria Day 2023, Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to take proactive a… Read More
2023-04-24 08:05
– Task FG on pharmacists inclusion in the scheme Pharmacists across the country have decried their exclusion from the implementation of the recent increase in the pay of federal… Read More
2023-04-23 15:17
Pharm. (Mrs) Vivian Obiageli Ibeh, a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP), with research interests in diabetes and internal medicine, is the zonal coordinat… Read More
2023-04-23 15:00
Who should get the teaching Job? Attached are the handwriting samples of the two shortlisted candidates for the post of a primary school teacher. Of the two, which would you recommend for th… Read More
2023-04-22 18:27
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has reviewed the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programme performance over the last six mont… Read More
2023-04-22 18:21
Some stakeholders in the health sector have urged governments to close the gaps in the health sector through monetary and non-monetary reforms incentives to encourage qualified health worker… Read More
2023-04-22 18:12
Exposure to secondary smoke affects non-smokers negatively, for example – through choking, coughing, and feelings of nausea. On a daily basis, it will have a major impact on your healt… Read More
2023-04-22 18:07
– Task FG on health professionals’ welfare The Lagos State Chapter of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the federal and state governments t… Read More
2023-04-21 13:22
Substance abuse is on the rise in Nigeria, especially among youths who have devised dubious ways of advancing the devolution of clinical drugs into narcotics. What makes substance abu… Read More
2023-04-21 11:30
The United Nations Development Programme has urged those living in Abuja and adjoining communities to curtail the reckless disposal of plastic in the city.0 The UNDP in partnership with Pear… Read More
2023-04-21 10:03
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Thursday inaugurated its 2023 first-quarter Health Initiative For Rural Dwellers (HIRD) in Abia. The State Coordinator, NYSC, Mrs Ufuoma Dic… Read More
2023-04-21 09:50
The United Nations Children’s Fund has revealed that at about 2.2 million children in Nigeria were not immunised between 2019 and 2021. It also noted that globally, 67 million c… Read More
2023-04-21 09:10
One of the most brilliant luminaries in the field of Medicine, Professor Adeboye Oluwaseyi Osunkoya is a globally recognised expert in urological and genitourinary pathology. He has a specia… Read More
2023-04-20 13:24
The Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, has revealed that the state ranks highest in childhood and drug resi… Read More
2023-04-20 11:46
– As deans say curriculum requires further review Deans of accredited faculties/schools of Pharmacy in the country say they have started discussing modalities for implementing the Core… Read More
2023-04-20 09:21
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, says real-time data is very key in decision-making and health management. He made this known during the opening… Read More
2023-04-20 08:46
Developing financial management know-how, skills and discipline will certainly affect the quality of life we enjoy. It determines the quality of education and care we give our spouses and ch… Read More
2023-04-19 16:15
Without favourable government policies and the enabling environment for local drug manufacturers, achieving medicines security in the country will remain a mirage, experts in the pharmaceuti… Read More
2023-04-19 15:36
The Society for Family Health, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria, and Sokoto State Government, have inaugurated the IntegratE 2.0 project… Read More
2023-04-19 15:25
Following the conviction of Dr Ejike Orji for criminal negligence, Ms Adanma Odefa-Wachuku, a Lawyer and Public Health Advocate, says accolades must be showered upon the Lagos State Cr… Read More
2023-04-19 08:52
Feeling fatigued and drowsy during the day? You’re not alone! Sleep deprivation affects millions of people and can hamper your overall health and quality of life. But did you know that… Read More
2023-04-18 09:09
Pharm. (Dr) Michael Oyebanjo Paul is the founder and chief executive officer of Mopson Pharmaceutical Limited, a leading manufacturer of quality pharmaceutical products, with headquarters in… Read More
2023-04-18 08:58
The recent brain drain bill sponsored by Hon. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson, proposing a mandatory five years of work in Nigeria by Nigerian-trained medical practitioners before being given a… Read More
2023-04-18 08:29
A digital healthcare service company, Cloud Clinic Ltd. (CCL), has unveiled its cloud-based healthcare solution to ease virtual consultation between patients and licensed medical practitione… Read More
2023-04-18 08:15
The International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE) has offered free medical treatment to over 700 indigent women, children and the elderly in Karmo, Abuja. The News Agency of… Read More
2023-04-17 14:37
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says there are 1,146 new cases of oral cancers documented in Nigeria annually. He made the statement on Sunday in Abuja during a training programme on… Read More
2023-04-17 14:14
Be assured that God is always with His children, taking care of them, guiding and directing them. He promises in Hebrews 13:5b (NKJV), “I will never leave you nor forsake you”. … Read More
2023-04-17 10:26
The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency says it has commenced the enrollment of students in tertiary institutions into the agency’s Tertiary Institutions Students H… Read More
2023-04-17 10:16
An 18-year-old Nigerian, Eniola Glory, has emerged as the best student in nursing for the freshman category at the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA. The inscription on the award… Read More
2023-04-17 10:11
A Medical Practitioner, Dr. Femi Ogunremi, has expressed worry over lack of empathy among healthcare providers in the country. The Chief Executive Officer, Monitor Healthcare Ltd., a medical… Read More
2023-04-16 14:00
Pharmanews is the largest circulating health periodical, covering all the 36 states of Nigeria and beyond. Pharmanews continues to break new grounds in health reportage and has established a… Read More
2023-04-16 11:05
The Federal Government says it is still committed to providing quality, affordable and accessible healthcare services to Nigerians. The Minister of State for Health, Mr. Joseph Ekumanka… Read More
2023-04-16 10:52
The Director-General, Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), Mr Chris Ngwodo, has urged stakeholders to collaborate in addressing challenges of substance abuse before it b… Read More
2023-04-16 10:47
“Ray… you’re going blind. The doctors say nothing they can do, so we gotta do it ourselves.” Movie watchers may recognise that line from the movie Ray, and until two… Read More
2023-04-16 09:00
Until the place and roles of pharmacists in Nigeria is recognised, the actualisation of ‘Health for All’ in the country may not be achievable, members of the Association o… Read More
2023-04-15 20:07
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says the bill for compulsory five-year service for graduates in medical and dental fields before being granted full licence was legislated with go… Read More
2023-04-15 19:58
The Federal Government says the Ministry of Health is to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to harmonise modalities and guidelines for the accreditation of teaching hospitals in Nige… Read More
2023-04-15 19:49
A study conducted by Economist Impact in thirteen African countries has revealed that providing full funding for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) response could save millions of lives… Read More
2023-04-15 07:50
The Ebola virus disease is a severe disease, caused by Ebola virus, a member of the filovirus family that usually infects humans and primates. It was first detected in 1976, during outbreaks… Read More
2023-04-14 20:33
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), with the help of a high-precision 3-D Laser Imagery System, scanned the recently collapsed seven-storey banana island building and found… Read More
2023-04-14 09:48
The time for the fifth edition of the Pharmanews PANSite of the year award, an online poll created to recognise Pharmacy students, who have distinguished themselves in public healthcare acti… Read More
2023-04-14 09:00
Harps on Quality and Affordability Multi-specialist and foremost hospital, R-Jolad has unveiled its premium medical facility named R-Jolad Plus in the Gbagada area of Lagos. Founded 41 years… Read More
2023-04-14 08:56
The Ondo State Government has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for providing free and qualitative healthcare services to rural communities. The Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyeda… Read More
2023-04-14 08:36
The United Nations Children’s Fund said it has dispatched the first 12 metric tons of health and nutrition supplies to flood victims in southern Somalia. The UN agency said the supplie… Read More
2023-04-14 08:19
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated five policy documents aimed at improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of th… Read More
2023-04-13 16:19
AfriHealth is inviting healthcare providers and entrepreneurs to its Expo which is scheduled to hold in Port-Harcourt, from 18 to 22 May, 2023, at Hotel Presidential Port-Harcourt. The AfriH… Read More
2023-04-13 16:19
AfriHealth is inviting healthcare providers and entrepreneurs to its Expo which is scheduled to hold in Port-Harcourt, from 18 to 20 May, 2023, at Hotel Presidential Port-Harcourt. The AfriH… Read More
2023-04-13 16:17
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Wednesday denied a request to suspend the authorisation of the abortion pill, mifepristone, as it kept in place the limitations that… Read More
2023-04-13 12:55
The Diaspora Medical Association of Nigeria (DMA) has petitioned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbejabiamila, to reject the bill that seeks to prevent newly qualified medi… Read More
2023-04-13 09:48
Dr Wale Alabi is a well-known name in the Nigerian healthcare industry, being one of the thought leaders that birthed the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). He was also part of th… Read More
2023-04-13 09:16
The Young Ambassador Against Drug Abuse Initiative, an Abuja-based Non-governmental Organisation has taken a step to enrol one million out-of-school children in school Chief Executive Office… Read More
2023-04-13 08:53
China has notified the World Health Organisation (WHO), that a woman infected with the H3N8 bird flu died in March. The case, which is only the third known human case ever and the first to r… Read More
2023-04-12 20:46
Cereal is a staple food product that many people enjoy for breakfast. While it is a convenient, and for many, a comforting way to start the day, it is important to be aware that not all cere… Read More
2023-04-12 20:36
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has instructed that Miss Precious Umoru, who was asked to withdraw due to her physical condition, be re-evaluated to commence her training at the Edo Sta… Read More
2023-04-12 14:25
Nigerian doctors have asked for an assessment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Scheme (CONMESS) and the payment of the updated 2023 medical residency training fund by the Federal Governmen… Read More
2023-04-12 09:40
As the World Health Organisation celebrates 75 years of coming into existence, the Kaduna State Government has commended its input in the country’s health sector. Speaking on Tuesday a… Read More
2023-04-12 09:33
The Kebbi State Government says it is fully committed to fulfilling its part of the agreement made with the newly established Contributory Healthcare Management Agency to ease the cost of he… Read More
2023-04-11 14:52
Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has announced that Nigeria will soon receive donation of Monkeypox (Mpox) vacc… Read More
2023-04-11 14:47
The Nigerian Medical Students Association (NiMSA) vehemently disagrees with the unkindly suggested bill that would require Nigerian-educated medical and dental professionals to work in Niger… Read More
2023-04-11 09:37
The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners has kicked against the compulsory five-year service licencing for doctors proposed by the House of Representatives. The association… Read More
2023-04-11 09:31
The wife of Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has sought the active participation of pregnant and nursing mothers in the ongoing free Rotavirus vaccination in the… Read More
2023-04-11 09:31
The wife of Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has sought the active participation of pregnant and nursing mothers in the ongoing free Rotavirus vaccination in the… Read More
2023-04-10 08:16
The International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE), a custodian of Al-Noor Mosque, Wuse II, Abuja, on Sunday provided free medical treatment to 400 Persons With Disabilities… Read More
2023-04-09 18:10
The World Health Organisation says global life expectancy for both sexes has increased from 46 to 73 years, with the biggest gains being in the poorest countries. WHO’s Director-Genera… Read More
2023-04-09 18:02
The World Health Organization says Nigeria is still far from meeting the 2001, 15 per cent Abuja Declaration on health sector improvement. WHO’s Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr… Read More
2023-04-09 08:08
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious airborne disease caused by a bacterium known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a serious global health issue that can lead to death without treatment. A… Read More
2023-04-08 08:30
An Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Save Our Heritage Initiative, has called for increased medical care for the elderly in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation… Read More
2023-04-08 08:00
Experts have called on governments at all tiers to fully commit to the healthcare sector in order to achieve Universal Health Coverage for all Nigerians. The appeal was made on Friday in Ilo… Read More
2023-04-08 07:00
The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) on Wednesday brought together the Chief Executive Officers of pharmaceutical companies in the industrial sector to examine the eco… Read More
2023-04-07 18:07
Turmeric is an ancient spice that has been used for centuries in Nigeria and other parts of the world. It is a main ingredient in Nigerian cuisine, as well as in medicines and remedies. The… Read More
2023-04-07 09:19
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has advised sexual assualt victims to speak out to enable actions to be taken against perpetrators of the dastardly act. In a statement is… Read More
2023-04-07 09:10
The Federal Government says measures have been put in place to make Primary Health Care Centres in rural areas attractive for health workers. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said… Read More
2023-04-07 09:04
– As WHO records over 86,000 cases, 112 deaths Towards finding a lasting solution to the local and global epidemic of Monkeypox (Mpox), researchers from the Nigerian Institute of Medic… Read More
2023-04-06 17:01
People who drink moderately less than 25g of alcohol or less than two drinks per day don’t have a lower risk of death compared to those who don’t drink at all, according to a stu… Read More
2023-04-06 16:53
The Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) has revealed its intention to improve access to portable water in the state by strengthening its relationship with USAID on safe Water, Sanitation and… Read More
2023-04-06 09:23
The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that dengue and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne arboviruses were spreading far faster and further amid climate change, warning global o… Read More
2023-04-06 09:04
Stakeholders have demanded an open license for the generic production of HIV and Hepatitis C drugs to allow low and middle-income countries access to lifesaving medications. The call was mad… Read More
2023-04-05 17:10
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has equipped parents with the relevant skill-set and information to boost their knowledge of preventing sexual and domestic violen… Read More
2023-04-05 17:00
Two supermarkets- Green Basket and TobbyEd, located at 35 and 40, Fola Agoro Street in Shomolu of Lagos State, have been sealed by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), due t… Read More
2023-04-05 11:35
The former President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Pharm. Ahmed I. Yakasai, has been announced as the Chairman of Nigeria’s new international trade conference, Pharma West A… Read More
2023-04-05 11:31
Stakeholders on Tuesday demanded an open license for the generic production of HIV and hepatitis C drugs to allow low and middle income countries access to lifesaving drugs. They made the ca… Read More
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