Health
NAFDAC investigates cause of strange disease in Kano
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has collected water samples and flavour products for laboratory analysis, following the outbreak of strange infectious disease in
ASTRAZENECA: COVID-19 vaccines are safe, Nigerian experts insist
Say side effects are not unexpected; Urge NPHCDA to create more public awareness By Sola Ogundipe & Chioma Obinna Health experts have reassured Nigerians of the safety of the COVID-19
NAFDAC destroys vaccine, others worth N2bn
Director-General, NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it has destroyed counterfeit medical products worth billions of naira in Kano and
One out of 10 Abians suffering from kidney disease — NMA
By Steve Oko – Aba The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Abia State, has expressed concern over the prevalence of kidney related diseases in the state, disclosing that, one out of
NAFDAC destroys counterfeit drugs, products worth over N613m in Kano
By Bashir Bello, KANO The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says it has destroyed counterfeit drugs and products worth over N613 million in Kano State.
WARNING: Don’t remove your pubic hairs, gynaecologist urges women
By Idowu Bankole A gynaecologist has warned against waxing or shaving pubic hairs because it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. Dr Jen Gunter, the author of
Italy to Shut Shops and Schools on Monday Amid Covid Spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of Italy on Monday, with PM Mario Draghi warning of a “new wave” of the coronavirus outbreak. For three days over
COVID-19: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), says the vaccine procured by Nigeria from AstraZeneca company is safe, advising people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Prof. Baba Issa, Kwara NMA Chairman, gave
UK to Make Vaccines Available for All Over-40s By Easter, Report Says
People over 40 in the UK will be offered their first coronavirus vaccination by Easter on April 4 as a boost in supplies will allow rapid expansion of the inoculation
MURIC urges Muslims to take COVID-19 vaccine without fear
The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged Muslim communities in Nigeria to take the COVID-19 vaccination without any fear. The pro-Muslim non-governmental group said vaccination would help to curb the
