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FG moves to cut sodium in processed foods to fight hypertension

Food and drug regulator, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and

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Nigeria’s health system needs grassroots backing — says Expert

Israel Oluyemi The CEO of Datametrics Associates Limited, Dr. Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola,

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Teach girls self-respect, emotional intelligence early — says ex-Miss Nigeria

Israel Oluyemi Former Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi, has urged parents and guardians

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130 pharmacies in Nasarawa shut down by PCN over violations

Israel Oluyemi The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria enforcement head, Dr Suleiman Chiroma,

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Minister warns: future pandemics certain, urges better preparedness

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako,

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NAFDAC rolls out 24/7 call centre to enhance customer service

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has

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Kano government deploys motorcycles to strengthen tuberculosis screening efforts

Israel Oluyemi The Kano government has deployed motorcycles to strengthen tuberculosis screening

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NCDC warns meningitis cases rising in northern Nigeria

Israel Oluyemi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has

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Jehovah’s Witnesses permit self-blood use, maintain transfusion ban

Jehovah’s Witnesses have introduced a clarification to their long-standing doctrine on blood

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Fake cancer drugs flood Nigeria — Patients face deadly risk, NAFDAC warns

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has

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