2024-03-07 12:00
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says adolescent girls in developing countries continued to face risk of sexual violence. UNICEF’s Bauchi Field o… Read More
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2024-03-06 10:42
Papillomavirus Society of Gombe State, has decried the lack of awareness on cervical cancer among women in the state, noting that it is impeding efforts to nip the disease in the bud through… Read More
2024-03-06 09:00
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Faculty of Pharmacy is holding her Alumni Reunion today, 6 March, 2024, at the institution’s main auditorium, by 10 am prompt. Themed “Syn… Read More
2024-03-05 08:13
A Clinical Nutritionist, Mrs Ifeloluwa Akinyinka, has advised Nigerians to eat adequate balanced diet to live healthy, saying that adequate diet can prevent cancer/diabetes. Ak… Read More
2024-03-05 07:24
The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of nominations for the highly anticipated NHEA 2024. Dr Wale Alabi, the NHEA project director, shared… Read More
2024-03-04 21:00
A third world country like Nigeria lacks equitable access to medicines and healthcare commodities. Boasting of a population of roughly 220 million the giant of Africa is deficient of… Read More
2024-03-04 13:45
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives; what we do consistently.” – Tony Robbins Brian Tracy once shared how a researcher came to a popular… Read More
2024-03-01 13:42
Dr Akin Gabriel, a clinical psychologist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, says about 4 out of 10 Nigerian women are depressed. He said depression is one of the many con… Read More
2024-03-01 12:52
– Presents Award Plaque, Cheque to him The Managing Director, Pharmanews Limited, Pharm. (Sir) Ifeanyi Atueyi, has lauded the reigning award winner of the Pharmanews Young Pharmacist o… Read More
2024-03-01 12:52
– Presents Award Plaque, Cheque to him The Managing Director, Pharmanews Limited, Pharm. (Sir) Ifeanyi Atueyi, has lauded the reigning award winner of the Pharmanews Young Pharmacist o… Read More
2024-03-01 08:40
Towards surmounting the burden of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and malaria in Africa, scientists from the West African sub-region have proffered new ways of tackling the diseases, with e… Read More
2024-02-29 16:33
-Elects New Executives, as Ekhator Bows Out for Ajayi The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos State Branch, has decried the negative toll of the plummeting economy… Read More
2024-02-29 13:22
The Registrar of Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Dr Yakubu Baba, has warned Nigerians against consumption of bushmeat so as not to contract Lassa Fever. Baba re… Read More
2024-02-28 17:07
The West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP) has concluded plans to lay the foundation of its secretariat building in Lagos. The President of the college, Alhaji Murtada Sesa… Read More
2024-02-28 16:38
In its continuous effort to foster a deeper understanding of the economic landscape, trends, and opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry and Nigeria as a whole, the Association of Indus… Read More
2024-02-28 12:58
The Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services has recorded seven deaths following the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Potiskum town in the state. The Ministry’s P… Read More
2024-02-27 11:01
Climate crisis has introduced a new order of living for humans on earth in the past few years, with scary predictions about worse global health outcomes for everyone. Some of these pr… Read More
2024-02-27 08:29
Due to the growing menace of fake and counterfeit drugs circulation and treatment failures in the country, Me Cure Industries Plc, has signed an agreement with the Association of Community P… Read More
2024-02-26 19:08
A Non-governmental Organisation, Civil Society Scalling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has called on the Sokoto State government to increase investments, timely releases and… Read More
2024-02-26 11:11
In wellness, we acknowledge that sleep is a part of the normal healthy design of the body by our creator. We define wellness as his perfection and our starting point. In other words… Read More
2024-02-24 19:53
Concerned elders and citizens of Kano State have expressed their dissatisfaction with the continuation of illicit drugs circulation in the state through open drug markets, as they charged dr… Read More
2024-02-24 12:58
In an age when eclecticism in knowledge has continued to stimulate more critical discourses in various fields of human endeavour, the faculty of proffering solutions to the human condition e… Read More
2024-02-23 11:49
The Network of People With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has called for the review and effective implementation of the anti-stigma and discrimination law in Kaduna State. National Coordinato… Read More
2024-02-23 11:06
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said no fewer than 2,122 suspected cases, 411 confirmed cases, and 72 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in Nigeria this… Read More
2024-02-23 10:00
Pharm. (Chief) Olubunmi Olaopa is an accomplished pharmacist and first African managing director of Glaxo Wellcome Nigeria Limited. He is an astute business administrator and Fellow of many… Read More
2024-02-22 12:20
The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has commissioned the ultra-modern manufacturing facility of Artem… Read More
2024-02-22 12:13
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, the National Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Adewale Oladigbolu and other emine… Read More
2024-02-22 11:47
One of the biggest highlights of the 2023 annual NLNG awards was the announcement of Prof. Hippolite Amadi as winner of the Nigeria Prize for Science, which comes with a $100,000 rewa… Read More
2024-02-21 13:41
Tetanus is a severe and fatal disease, caused by the exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Its symptoms include rigidity and convulsive spasms of the skeletal… Read More
2024-02-21 12:59
The Director of Life Healings Hospital, Dr Biodun Adewumi has called on proprietors of organisations to relax their dressing codes for workers amidst the heatwaves in the count… Read More
2024-02-21 11:11
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has cautioned healthcare practitioners in Nigeria to desist from spreading a negative notion about the provision… Read More
2024-02-21 10:24
The ancient saying, “As a man thinketh, so is he”, encapsulates a profound truth that transcends time and culture. This age-old wisdom, often attributed to King Solomon, highligh… Read More
2024-02-20 15:51
The role of nutritional supplements in preventing eye problems is a topic of growing interest as people seek ways to maintain and enhance their vision. Oxidative stress occurs when there is… Read More
2024-02-19 13:33
About 10 000 children in Burkina Faso and Cameroon have now received the RTS,S malaria vaccine since its introduction this year, as vaccine rollout in Africa expands in the region, the World… Read More
2024-02-19 12:11
– As company marks 30th anniversary It was celebration galore recently as prominent pharmacists, friends and family members gathered on 18 January, to mark the 70th birthday of the Man… Read More
2024-02-19 11:09
Pharm. Victor Olumuyiwa Adekanye, a seasoned sales and marketing professional, is the current trade marketing manager at World Wide Commercial Ventures Limited (WWCVL). He is a strategic thi… Read More
2024-02-17 21:08
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in conjunction with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has warned pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers acro… Read More
2024-02-17 11:57
The recent ban on the production, sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles, by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is a… Read More
2024-02-16 21:55
Patent medicine dealers operating at the Sabon Gari open drug market, have been ordered by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano to relocate to Coordinated Wholesale Centre, with immediate… Read More
2024-02-16 13:17
I am amused whenever I remember the question a woman, my mother ‘s friend, asked me in 1956, when I was at home on holidays from school. I was visiting my uncle and this woman met me o… Read More
2024-02-16 11:24
In a laudable development for public health in Rwanda, Bloom Public Health and the Society for Family Health, Rwanda, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The historic signing ce… Read More
2024-02-16 11:12
– Partners Real Warri Pikin and Aproko Docto In addition to providing nutritious energy through the Milo beverages, Nestlé Nigeria has introduced another innovative means… Read More
2024-02-15 20:39
-As Tinubu Reappoints Adeyeye as NAFDAC CEO President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board Chairman for the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN),in the person of Pharm. Wasil… Read More
2024-02-15 13:42
No matter your Business Size, VirtualRx will help you to be more efficient VirtualRx is a modern cloud inventory solution, designed to help you manage your business inventory more eff… Read More
2024-02-15 09:05
Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court has dismissed a bail application filed by a fake Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Chidieber… Read More
2024-02-15 08:38
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to ban the production, importation, distribution, and use of styrofoam and single-use plastics in Nigeria. It also urged… Read More
2024-02-14 09:17
Sequel to the staged protests of Nigerian nurses on Monday in Lagos and Abuja over the new certificate verification guidelines released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of… Read More
2024-02-13 11:41
…As UNIUYO graduate, others win Shaltoux Lozenges’ Contest Shalina Healthcare Nigeria Limited, makers of Shaltoux Lozenges has stressed the need for industry leaders to c… Read More
2024-02-13 10:52
A Non-Governmental Organisation, eHealth Africa, has established Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs), in Kebbi and Zamfara to boost vaccination for polio and other vaccine preventable disease… Read More
2024-02-13 10:18
While it is expected to be better than 2023, the year 2024 will be a no-less challenging one for businesses, including pharma businesses, in Nigeria. A multitude of economic obstacles abound… Read More
2024-02-12 15:27
Plateau Stakeholders Decry Spike in Cases of Blindness Stakeholders in the health sector have decried the rise in various eye diseases among Plateau residents leading to the su… Read More
2024-02-12 13:20
Nurses at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and Lagos are protesting the new verification certification guidelines released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NC… Read More
2024-02-11 19:40
Some residents of Lagos have raised concerns over the increasing cost of contraceptives, saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unintended pregnancies among citizens. The residents spoke in s… Read More
2024-02-11 18:07
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, has partnered the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), to promote correct and consistent use of condom in preventing Sexually… Read More
2024-02-10 17:55
The significance of health insurance to the general populace cannot be overstated, as it offers a myriad of benefits that not only contribute to individual well-being but also plays a… Read More
2024-02-09 11:27
As the days are approaching for the biggest international pharmaceutical exhibition in Nigeria- Pharma West Africa Exhibition, the organisers of the global expo, B to B Events have disclosed… Read More
2024-02-09 09:56
Towards building the capacity of Nigerian healthcare providers, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), an umbrella body for all community pharmacists in the country, is… Read More
2024-02-09 09:28
-Expresses govt’s interest in public-private integration The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the significant roles of private sector players in the state’s… Read More
2024-02-08 08:11
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed hospital managements and health workers to comply with Act 2017, which mandates all medical facilities to compulsorily treat and care fo… Read More
2024-02-07 15:25
CFAO Healthcare, a subsidiary of the French conglomerate CFAO Group, through its sister organisation, Assene Laborex, has expanded its collaboration with Sanofi, a leading global phar… Read More
2024-02-07 13:50
It was a moment filled with emotions and gratitude to God, when the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) and other stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry, assembled to celebrate Pharm. (Mr… Read More
2024-02-07 11:30
A Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Nathaniel Adewole, at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, has called for enactment and implementation of laws towards combatin… Read More
2024-02-07 11:00
Countless hours of training, books upon books, academic and non-academic papers and vital units of business education curriculum have been devoted to many competencies required by man… Read More
2024-02-06 14:39
The management of Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited, one of the top pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Nigeria has stated its commitment to continually make quality its watchword… Read More
2024-02-06 13:04
-As Distillers protest ban in Lagos The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the manufacturing, sales, distribution and use of alcoholic be… Read More
2024-02-05 07:48
A Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, Dr Anthonia Sowumi, said, joint effort is required to reverse the trend of poor survival and the increasing death ratio of liver… Read More
2024-02-05 07:24
An Executive Director, Project Pink Blue, Mr Runcie Chidebe, has called on the Federal Government to reactivate all the cancer control centres across the country to reduce the burden of the… Read More
2024-02-03 13:07
“Companies don’t grow, people do. If people grow, the company will grow.” – Jim Schleckser Firstly, let me wish you a Happy New Year. May you excel beyond expectation… Read More
2024-02-03 08:00
Poised to bridge the gap in micronutrients deficiency among Nigerians, Tolaram Wellness has introduced a nutraceutical, Nutrify, designed to address nutritional needs and promote a healthy l… Read More
2024-02-02 10:44
The Federal Government of Nigeria is prepared to grant waivers in hospitals for employment of health workers to improve healthcare delivery. The Minister of Health for State, D… Read More
2024-02-02 09:40
Two weeks into January 2024, Nigerian authorities took steps to curb environmental degradation caused by plastic pollution in the country. The Federal Ministry of Environment and the… Read More
2024-02-02 08:34
The rising cost of medicines in Nigeria has reached a crisis point, threatening the health and well-being of millions. For far too long, Nigerians have faced exorbitant prices… Read More
2024-02-01 12:47
In no distant future, the fortunes of the Nigerian pharma industry will surpass expectations and become the darling of the global market, with the level and quality of consultation that has… Read More
2024-02-01 11:54
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Attach Sisters Helping Hand (ASSH) Foundation, said it has organised therapy sessions to help survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence… Read More
2024-02-01 11:40
The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) says it administered Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to 484,761 girls from October to December 2023. The Permanent Secretary of… Read More
2024-01-31 13:00
Kaduna State has recorded no fewer than 748 reported cases of emotional and psychosocial abuse and 349 cases of physical assault in 2023. The Commissioner for Human Services and Socia… Read More
2024-01-31 12:40
Towards accelerating the process of commencing sustainable production of local vaccines in Nigeria, the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), in… Read More
2024-01-31 10:20
Dr Yahaya F. Abuh is the president and CEO, Webb’s Square Pharmacy LLC, United States – a family independent pharmacy; with his wife, Bridget J. Abuh, as managing member an… Read More
2024-01-30 12:43
The National Committee on Neglected Tropical Diseases of the Nigerian Medical Association (NCNTD NMA), from its recent data has shown that about 8.3 per cent of new leprosy cases are… Read More
2024-01-30 12:12
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), said five per cent budgetary allocation is not enough to meet the numerous challenges confronting the health sector… Read More
2024-01-30 09:09
In November 2022, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) announced that the world had just taken a massive leap forward in the battle against breast cancer. This followed… Read More
2024-01-29 12:11
The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye, has expressed deep concerns over the activities of illegal impo… Read More
2024-01-29 11:58
-As Ikeja ACPN holds Business Summit 2024 Eminent pharmacists and entrepreneurs in the pharmaceutical industry have charged community pharmacists to operate with sound business princi… Read More
2024-01-29 07:00
Stevia is a sweet sugar substitute, extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana (Fam. Asteraceae). Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a branched bushy shrub, a perennial herb… Read More
2024-01-28 04:17
The recent pledge by the Federal Government of Nigeria to make innovative contributions towards improving the health sector in the new year portends a new dawn for Nigerians, if the g… Read More
2024-01-27 22:10
Formal education validated my ancestral wisdom. In secondary school, St Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos, I fell in love with Chemistry. My teacher encouraged me. Mr Odedele, our che… Read More
2024-01-26 15:29
Findings from a systemic review of available evidence have indicated that regular exposure to video games at high-intensity sound levels for several hours, may lead to irreversible hearing l… Read More
2024-01-26 14:00
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has recognised the immense contributions of the Federal Government of Nigeria in tackling public health threats in the country, e… Read More
2024-01-26 10:13
As part of efforts in encouraging outstanding media reportage on epidemic preparedness and response across radio, print, and television, Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communi… Read More
2024-01-26 08:03
In times of adversity, preserving good health is not just a necessity; it becomes an anchor to guide through turbulent times. The essence of maintaining wellbeing – both physica… Read More
2024-01-25 16:16
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), said over 4.5 million Nigerians aged 15 and above are tobacco users, with more than 26,800 annual deaths. FCCPC in… Read More
2024-01-25 11:58
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Wednesday in Abuja said the country was working towards achieving epidemic control for HIV through a comprehensive and mult… Read More
2024-01-25 11:16
Sooner than later, Nigerians would have no reason to travel abroad on medical tourism, as the Iwosan Lagoon Hospital promises to offer the best possible medical services available anywhere i… Read More
2024-01-25 10:10
Pharm. (Mrs) Shakirat Adeosun is the director of pharmaceutical services, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board. She is also the vice-chairman, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)… Read More
2024-01-24 18:39
A Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Richard Adegbola, has unravelled the mystery behind limited funding for most research conducted in West Africa, sayi… Read More
2024-01-24 14:55
For the Nigerian health sector to effectively deliver quality healthcare to the citizenry in the new year, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health, must focus o… Read More
2024-01-24 14:49
In a layman’s language, semiotics can be defined as the use of symbolic communication through signs, logos, gestures (behavioural) and other linguistic and non-linguistic methods. The… Read More
2024-01-23 12:32
As a means of tackling the challenge of eyes diseases and the prevalence of blindness among Nigerians, the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC) Ebute-Metta has revealed its plans to care for… Read More
2024-01-23 11:35
To address the lingering challenge of medicine insecurity in the country, a former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Dr U.N.O. Uwaga, and the immediate p… Read More
2024-01-23 10:22
In 1998, I suffered from lumber radiculopathy. This is a low back and leg pain, caused by compression of the roots of the spinal nerves in the hip region of the spine. I could… Read More
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