Category Health

Sanwo-Olu promises healthcare palliatives for Lagosians

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced that his government would embark on health palliatives to improve the well-being of the citizens. He said the subsidies on health care services and products are to cushion the economic…

WHO declares Noma  neglected tropical disease

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The World Health Organisation on Friday officially announced Noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) as a Neglected Tropical Disease. The WHO in a statement noted that the decision which was recommended by the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical…

Cleft foundation hails experts in quality surgical care

The world’s largest cleft-focused charity, Smile Train, on Saturday, commended experts in Nigeria’s National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia, and Nursing Plan for championing quality surgical, obstetric, anaesthesia, and nursing care in Africa.   Speaking at the ongoing fourth NSOANP and National…

NAFDAC destroys N750m worth of fake beverages in Abia

Prof Moji Adeyeye2

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency intercepted counterfeiters involved in the production of a variety of fake beverages including wines, soft drinks, and other products in…

WHO raises the alarm on increase in dengue infections

WHO

The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public health threat. The UN health agency gave the warning on Friday as it reported more than…