By Franca Ofili The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a shop in Zuba, an outskirt of FCT, for allegedly selling unapproved aphrodisiacs to Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the aphrodisiacs are: garin yansun, sabon mai-siket, ruwan jaraba,Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse containing goods worth N1.9 billion in Idu, an outskirt of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Bubuchiki Godiya, a member of the Federal Taskforce and Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, NAFDAC, who disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Isaac Adewole, a former Minister of Health, Nigeria, says many people are unaware that contact bleeding especially during bleeding or just after sexual intercourse can be early sign of cervical cancer. Adewole, Co-Founder, African Cancer Coalition, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in LagosContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Some population experts say there is need for increased investment in health, education and well-being of women and girls as well as critical population groups for global development. They made the call at the launch of the State of the World Population (SWOP) in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen food standards and safety systems to reposition Nigerian foods for global acceptability. Prof. Abu Oneh, National President of NIFST, made the remark on Thursday during the ninth Regional Food ScienceContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Mrs Assumpta Reginald, the National Coordinator of Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ASWHAN), has urged its members to continue to take their medication diligently. Reginald made the call at a two-day Leadership Training for members in Abuja on Thursday. She advised members to disregard faith-based suggestionsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called for effective implementation of anti-discriminatory laws and improved access to services to protect the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of marginalised women and girls, especially those with disabilities. They made the call at a meeting on Thursday on “Securing the SRHR of MarginalisedContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi chapter, has appealed to the state government to ensure speedy implementation of the new Hazard Allowance for its doctors. The association made the call in a Communique at the end of its second quarter of State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting heldContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has called on Nigerians to support child routine immunization in the country, stating that the federal government alone cannot drive the initiative of leaving no child behind. Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Director, National Advocacy Communications Social Mobilisation, NPHCDA, said thisContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi and Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Health experts at a media training on Tuberculosis (TB) said that unexplained consistent weight loss in children could be as a result of TB. According to them, other signs and symptoms suggestive of TB in children include failure to thrive or gain weight,Continue Reading
