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2023-07-02 13:36
Recently, two of my good clients expressed a strong desire to build an organisation that is similar to a leading indigenous publicly quoted company in Nigeria. One of them is q… Read More
2023-07-01 16:23
Chike was a great athlete in his primary and secondary school days. He continued this impressive form in the university, as he always represented his school and won major contests. Sa… Read More
2023-07-01 15:24
This edition is about the journey of the wellness tree and how it came to be. A tree, as is seen on the wellness tree, there are roots, are branches, and a trunk. The Roo… Read More
2023-06-30 12:20
The Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN), is set to engage stakeholders at its upcoming annual conference and exhibition, holding on 5 and 6 July… Read More
2023-06-30 11:04
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about a batch of contaminated Sprite 50cl glass bottles circulating in the coun… Read More
2023-06-30 09:38
There is no doubt that Nigeria has recorded notable improvements in healthcare through research and treatment. This is in spite of notable challenges like industrial actions, brain drain, po… Read More
2023-06-29 15:05
To bridge the wide gap in nutritional needs of Nigerians, nutrition experts have advocated innovative means of incorporating milk into daily diets. They argued that milk and ot… Read More
2023-06-29 10:26
Pharmacists in the industrial section of the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry, will converge at the Carlton Swiss Grand Hotels in Enugu state, South-East Nigeria, from July 5-8… Read More
2023-06-29 09:55
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) has commissioned its secretariat, located at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, (LUTH), Idi Araba, on Tuesday, 27 J… Read More
2023-06-28 12:03
It was a very colourful and memorable occasion for the former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Pharm. Ahmed I. Yakasai, when he was turbaned as the Kac… Read More
2023-06-28 10:50
Stakeholders in the health sector have called for the integration of the public and private sectors to reduce maternal mortality, noting that such an integration is an effectiv… Read More
2023-06-28 10:05
Professor of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Moses Atanda Akanmu, is set to deliver the 373rd Inaugural Lecture of the OAU, on 11 J… Read More
2023-06-27 15:25
…Set to Launch Labeling Machine at 42nd Annual Conference The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has made a renewed call to the Federal government, under th… Read More
2023-06-27 09:56
Dr Nelson Aluya, a US-based Nigerian medical practitioner, has urged the Federal Government to employ data in the fight against the menace of drug abuse, drug use disorder and mental health… Read More
2023-06-27 09:30
The Federal Government says it is concerned that in spite of efforts to curb drug abuse, the menace has reached an epidemic proportion and thus requires concerted efforts by al… Read More
2023-06-27 09:06
The Director General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Dr Usman Aliyu, has called on the Federal Government to fund the institute to be able to ac… Read More
2023-06-26 19:30
In what many have described as oscar of the health sector, the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), has received a commendation from the First Lady of Lagos Stat… Read More
2023-06-26 14:59
As the global community commemorates International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2023, the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) National, has admonished parents on… Read More
2023-06-25 20:28
Healthcare practitioners, under the aegis of the Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) Lagos State Chapter, have tasked the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Ti… Read More
2023-06-25 14:53
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed its readiness to sanction bread producers and other bakers who are in the habit of not adhering… Read More
2023-06-24 14:12
The Federal Government has vowed to jail or fine any person engaged in any form of discrimination, violence and harmful traditional practices against widows in the country. Mrs… Read More
2023-06-24 11:38
The purpose of governance is to make the society better and, for this reason, a nation surrenders its sovereignty to a group of people in government, led by the president and co… Read More
2023-06-23 22:12
For the sixth record time, Pharmanews has again won the Healthcare Media Excellence Award- Print 2023. The award ceremony took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites,Victoria… Read More
2023-06-23 12:30
Pharmanews Ltd, organisers of the Young Pharmacist and PANSite of the Year Awards, is pleased to inform you that nomination exercise for the Dean’s Award 2023 has commenced. The… Read More
2023-06-23 10:08
The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide will more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050 driven by structural racism and gaping inequality between countries, new res… Read More
2023-06-23 08:30
Renowned Endocrinologist and Administrator, Dr Sonny Kuku, has urged governments to provide special clinics where Sickle Cell patients can get treatment free or sub… Read More
2023-06-23 08:09
The United Nations has accused Russia and its allies of killing 216 children in 2022 during its war of aggression against Ukraine, an internal report seen by the Deutsche Presse-Agent… Read More
2023-06-22 16:26
The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) has reiterated its commitment towards supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in actualising a new… Read More
2023-06-22 11:25
A Professor of Ophthalmologist at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Dupe Ademola-Popoola, has lamented the dearth of paediatric ophthalmologists in the country, noting tha… Read More
2023-06-22 10:23
The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with Malaria elimination partners have concluded plans to distribute no fewer than 3.2 million insecticide-treated nets to residents. &n&hell…Read More
2023-06-21 12:03
A Professor of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (LUTH), Amam Chinyere Mbakwem, has assured Nigerian physicians treating patients wi… Read More
2023-06-21 11:27
The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency has revealed that Malaria and Human Papilloma Virus vaccines will be introduced into routine immunisations for children in the yea… Read More
2023-06-20 21:00
The Kano Emirate Council has announced the programmes for the installation and turbaning of a former President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Pharm. Ahmed Ibrahim Yakasai, and eigh… Read More
2023-06-20 20:51
– As Bloom commences capacity building for manufacturers In furtherance of its commitment towards repositioning the Nigerian pharma industry as an independent and significant player in… Read More
2023-06-20 15:07
The need for accelerating efforts in combating the prevalence of sickle-cell disease in Nigeria and the challenges patients and families face in managing the disease has… Read More
2023-06-20 08:31
The Academy of Public Health, a division of the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH), is pleased to announce the commencement of the Young Professionals in Public He… Read More
2023-06-20 08:08
When we say health is wealth, do we mean a healthy person is wealthy? To broaden the scope, does this mean that the healthiest people are the wealthiest? The origin of “health i… Read More
2023-06-19 13:54
The Disciplinary Tribunal of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has released the names of the four pharmacists it suspended last week Thursday for professional misconduct an… Read More
2023-06-19 12:44
The National Executive Council of the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) has announced the passing away of Pharm. Akinyemi Akinniranye, who died on Th… Read More
2023-06-19 12:16
Pharm. (Mrs) Omokhafe Mary Ashore is the director, Clean Medicines Initiative (CMI) and current national treasurer, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN). An indigene… Read More
2023-06-18 12:00
Election stress disorder refers to the anxiety or stress that is associated with a political election to such an extent that it tampers with a person’s emotion or mental… Read More
2023-06-18 09:07
“I am proud to have overcome several challenges to develop a global prostate cancer research programme…l wake up to do what I love every day, which is working with a… Read More
2023-06-16 19:00
Four pharmacists have been suspended from practice by the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) having been found guilty in matters relating to ethical… Read More
2023-06-16 16:00
As parts of preparation for a successful West African Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) 2023 Conference, the Convener, Dr Teresa Pounds, paid a courtesy visit to the Ma… Read More
2023-06-16 12:53
-As Society Inducts Fellows The challenges besetting the pharma sales and marketing sector in Nigeria will soon be overcome through knowledge sharing, innovation and commitment to profession… Read More
2023-06-16 12:27
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has concluded its laboratory investigation on Indomie Noodles and other brands of noodles in Nigeria, followi… Read More
2023-06-16 10:34
In recognition of their immense contributions to healthcare and the development of Pharmacy education in Nigeria, Pharm.(Sir) Ifeanyi Atueyi, publisher, Pharmanews; Pharm. Luke… Read More
2023-06-15 13:46
The Nigeria Medical Association, Nasarawa State Council, has given Governor, Abdullahi Sule, a 21-day ultimatum to address welfare issues concerning its members or face a strik… Read More
2023-06-15 12:07
It came as no surprise that majority of Nigerians received, with trepidation, news of the removal of petroleum subsidy by the government of President Bola Tinubu. At his inauguration… Read More
2023-06-15 10:26
Thousands of junior doctors have gone on strike across England as they dispute with the British Government over pay continues. The 72-hour walkout by medics who can have up to… Read More
2023-06-15 10:24
The Federal Government has implored Nigerian youths to engage in regular blood and plasma donation to address the 1.5 million units of blood deficit required to save lives and… Read More
2023-06-14 15:30
The WASPEN 2023, a clinical nutrition conference, is scheduled to hold in Lagos, from 20 to 21 June, 2023, at the NECA House Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. The Convener of the con… Read More
2023-06-14 12:38
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for organisations seeking sustainable growth and competitive advantag… Read More
2023-06-14 12:17
Extreme weather conditions in Europe have killed almost 195,000 people and caused economic losses of over 560 billion euros since 1980, the European Environment Agency said Wed… Read More
2023-06-14 11:51
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says it has taken measures to strengthen the country’s prevention, control and management of cholera outbreaks. The Directo… Read More
2023-06-13 13:59
Pharmacists in the manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy have expressed concerns over the potential aftermath of the removal of petroleum subsidy on local production of pharmac… Read More
2023-06-13 12:36
In the first week of January, 1979, I took my letter of resignation to the Departmental Manager of my company. He was not surprised that I was resigning because our working relationsh… Read More
2023-06-13 09:42
The Joint Health Sector Unions have expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu-led Administration would meet its demand to improve the welfare of its members given the present econ… Read More
2023-06-13 08:44
The Federal Government has alerted the public on the outbreak of Anthrax disease in some neighbouring countries within the West African sub- region. Dr Ernest Umakhihe, Permane… Read More
2023-06-12 08:52
Bauchi State on Saturday moved to vaccinate girls in the state against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It plans to target girls between the ages of nine years and 14 years as HPV is the… Read More
2023-06-12 08:11
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has called for enhanced investment and budgetary allocation to the subsector to have quality and reliable medical d… Read More
2023-06-11 16:10
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
2023-06-10 18:12
Population experts have called for increased investment in the health, education and well-being of women and girls, as well as in critical population groups for global developm… Read More
2023-06-10 13:23
– Charges pharmacist to be knowledgeable, minimise errors A Professor of Pharmacy Management at the University of Lagos, Emmanuel Nwanolue Anyika, has called for the introduction of mo… Read More
2023-06-09 10:26
The Director General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Professor Babatunde Salako, has called on the Federal Government to establish a Medical Research Council in the Country… Read More
2023-06-09 10:18
The World Bank-supported Kaduna State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment project has trained 30,000 academic and non-academic staff of secondary schools on what… Read More
2023-06-08 12:56
A General Practitioner, Dr Tunji Akintade, has appealed to government at all levels to ensure effective monitoring and food safety practices to reduce the incidence of foodborne disea… Read More
2023-06-08 10:58
Sequel to the nomination of Pharmanews for the Nigerian Healthcare Media Excellence Award-Print, we are pleased to inform you that electronic voting has commenced. It will be recalled… Read More
2023-06-08 10:58
Sequel to the nomination of Pharmanews for the Nigerian Healthcare Media Excellence Award-Print, we are pleased to inform you that electronic voting has commenced. It will be recalled… Read More
2023-06-08 08:34
The European Commission says it will support various mental health initiatives across the globe with 1.23bn euros, which is approximately 1.32bn U.S. dollars. The commission aimed to… Read More
2023-06-07 15:31
The UK Health Security Agency has revealed that England saw a record number of gonorrhoea cases and the highest level of syphilis in decades as sexually transmitted infections… Read More
2023-06-07 14:51
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disability has stressed the importance of inclusive education in the empowerment of persons with disabilities for the attainment… Read More
2023-06-07 14:12
Who should get the teaching Job? In the previous edition, I did ask a question based on two handwriting samples belonging to two prospective pre-nursery teachers, as reproduced… Read More
2023-06-06 13:20
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency in collaboration with the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria has intensified efforts to reduce plast… Read More
2023-06-06 13:02
The Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has deemed it fit to recognise the meritorious contributions of some distinguished pharmacists to Pharmacy profession and health… Read More
2023-06-06 13:02
The Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has deemed it fit to recognise the meritorious contributions of some distinguished pharmacists to Pharmacy profession and health… Read More
2023-06-05 13:07
The United Nations Children’s Fund says it is mobilising resources to improve access to quality education for poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State. UNICEF Country… Read More
2023-06-05 13:01
The Head, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Olakunle Olawunmi, has blamed increasing mental health issues among Niger… Read More
2023-06-05 12:50
In pursuit of its cardinal objective of galvanising the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape for optimal performance through strategic management, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers&r&hell…Read More
2023-06-04 21:15
With a passion for reaching out to the underprivileged and vulnerable children who have been neglected, marginalised and abandoned, either by their parents or guardians in soci… Read More
2023-06-04 17:28
Members of the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) Lagos State Chapter, have elected new set of executives to coordinate the affairs of the group, as the former Chairman, Ph… Read More
2023-06-03 11:00
As a means of combating the frequent occurrence of stroke, which is a major concern and a common cause of death in adult population in Nigeria and other West African countries, Pfizer… Read More
2023-06-03 09:09
The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals has suspended its indefinite strike in Lagos for four weeks and has urged the Lagos State Government to uphold all agreements… Read More
2023-06-02 16:49
Spain has just passed a law allowing those that experience painful periods to take paid ‘menstrual leave’ from work. The law is the first of its kind to be enacted… Read More
2023-06-02 16:03
Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria has advised Sokoto State women to come together, in order to end Violence Against Women and Girls in different communities in… Read More
2023-06-02 15:27
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education, Emmanuel Nwanolue Anyika, is set to deliver the 20th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on 7 June 2023. The L… Read More
2023-06-01 21:14
As the global community commemorates World Milk Day today Thursday, the Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) in collaboration with Three Crowns Milk, have urged the newly inaugurated admin… Read More
2023-06-01 11:00
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Pharmacy Faculty recently held her 11th Induction and Oath Taking ceremony, at the Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, UNIPORT. In attendance at the o… Read More
2023-06-01 07:18
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital has appealed to the public to subscribe to health insurance to enhance access to diverse services in the hospital. The Chief Medical Direc… Read More
2023-05-31 12:48
The Society for Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing of Nigeria (SPSMN) has announced its 2023 Induction Ceremony and Investiture of Fellows, which will take place on Thursday, 15 June… Read More
2023-05-31 10:02
Leading by example is a critical component of effective leadership. It is the practice of modelling the behaviours, values, and attitudes expected of others. By leading by exam… Read More
2023-05-31 08:45
Stakeholders in the health sector have urged President Bola Tinubu to address the lingering health issues in the country. The stakeholders, who made the call in separate interv… Read More
2023-05-30 13:19
“An identified path is half travelled.” – The Selling Champion Successful selling is intentional. You must define what you want to achieve from the beginning. This i… Read More
2023-05-30 12:54
Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, former minister of health and president, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) was recently decorated with an inspiring Life Achievement and Leadership… Read More
2023-05-30 12:25
Professor Ahmed Tijjani Mora, a professor of Pharmacy, chairman, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), and Wakilin Maganin Zazzau of the Zazzau Emirate, has been awarded a national honou… Read More
2023-05-29 18:51
As Nigeria inaugurates a new President today, Monday 29 May, in the person of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, striking pharmacists under the aegis of Association of Hospital and A… Read More
2023-05-29 14:17
As part of activities to bridge care gap in oncology, while improving access to quality healthcare for breast cancer patients in Nigeria, Pfizer has installed a Telemedicine Centre at… Read More
2023-05-29 11:22
It is not the best of times for anyone to be seeking medical attention from Federal Government owned hospitals, as the nationwide industrial action embarked upon by health workers und… Read More
2023-05-27 17:47
The Joint Health Sector Unions, Oyo State chapter, has said that the indefinite strike embarked upon nationwide by healthcare professionals is for equity in welfare and remuner… Read More
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