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NAFDAC Warns Against Circulation of Substandard Insulin Syringes as Health Risks Mount

NAFDAC Warns Against Circulation of Substandard Insulin Syringes as Health Risks Mount

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical distributors, and the general public about the growing circulation of substandard and falsified insulin syringes in the market. The regulatory body raised alarms over the potential dangers these fake medical products pose to diabetic patients and others who rely on insulin injections for survival.

Insulin syringes are a critical medical tool for diabetes management, ensuring precise dosage delivery to regulate blood

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Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment as Scientists Advance Non-Toxic Therapy Research

Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment as Scientists Advance Non-Toxic Therapy Research

In a groundbreaking scientific development, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst-Ernest Pharmaceuticals have made significant progress in developing a revolutionary non-toxic bacterial therapy that delivers cancer-fighting drugs directly into tumors. This innovative approach, which could transform cancer treatment, is designed to be safer and more effective than traditional chemotherapy, reducing the severe side effects … Read more

Macular Degeneration and Vision Loss Are Rising but This Could Save Your Eyesight

Macular Degeneration and Vision Loss Are Rising but This Could Save Your Eyesight

Losing one’s ability to see clearly is a devastating reality for millions worldwide, particularly as they age. While some age-related changes, such as wrinkles, grey hair, and decreased stamina, are considered natural, the gradual loss of vision can profoundly impact independence and quality of life. One of the leading causes of vision impairment in older … Read more

Enugu Faces Rising Cancer Challenge, Experts Call for Urgent Action and Investment in Treatment Infrastructure

Enugu Faces Rising Cancer Challenge, Experts Call for Urgent Action and Investment in Treatment Infrastructure

Cancer has emerged as one of the leading health challenges in Enugu State, and urgent action is needed to address the growing crisis. Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan, Director of Research and Innovation at the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), emphasized the critical need for strategic investments in cancer care during the 2025 World … Read more

Eating Too Much Red Meat Could Harm Your Brain and Increase Risk of Dementia, Study Reveals

Eating Too Much Red Meat Could Harm Your Brain and Increase Risk of Dementia, Study Reveals

A new study has revealed that eating large quantities of red meat could increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. This groundbreaking research shines a spotlight on the potential connection between diet and brain health, offering fresh insights into how our food choices might shape our mental wellbeing as we age. Conducted by a … Read more

Drug Availability in Kano’s Public Health Facilities Surges to 96%, Says PSN

Drug Availability in Kano’s Public Health Facilities Surges to 96%, Says PSN

The availability of drugs in public health facilities across Kano State has seen remarkable improvement, reaching 96%, up from a previous 30%, according to the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kano Chapter. This achievement was highlighted in a statement released on Thursday by Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Information Officer for the Ministry of Health. The PSN … Read more

Nigerian Medical Association Raises Alarm Over Growing Kidnapping Threat to Doctors in Anambra

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Medical professionals in Anambra State are expressing deep concern following the abduction and subsequent release of Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a neurosurgeon who was kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday night near the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi. The incident has heightened fears among doctors, with many now feeling like prime targets for kidnappers operating … Read more

Tanzania’s Marburg Outbreak Claims Nine Lives as Africa’s Health Agency Steps Up Response

Tanzania's Marburg Outbreak Claims Nine Lives as Africa's Health Agency Steps Up Response

The death toll from the ongoing Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has tragically risen to nine, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The agency confirmed the outbreak on Thursday, with 10 cases reported so far. This marks the second Marburg outbreak in Tanzania’s history, following a previous incident in … Read more

FG Disburses N87m to Aid 2,819 Pregnant Women Under Maternal Care Programme

FG Disburses N87m to Aid 2,819 Pregnant Women Under Maternal Care Programme

The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N87 million to support 2,819 pregnant women who accessed the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) programme, part of its efforts to combat maternal mortality in Nigeria. The initiative, designed to cover treatment costs for the five leading causes of maternal deaths — hemorrhage, preeclampsia, sepsis, … Read more

NAFDAC Director-General Urges Financial Support for Clinical Trials on Herbal Medicines

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for financial support to enable clinical trials on herbal medicines in Nigeria. In an interview on Friday in Lagos, she stressed that the agency’s financial stability is key to its strategic plan, which aims to ensure … Read more

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