By Justina Asishana, Minna, Niger State PROGRESS made by Nigeria toward the control infectious diseases could be reversed by the absence of a reliable health surveillance system in the country, a Epidemiologist, Dr Muhammad Shakir Balogun has said. Balogun, who is the Resident Advisor, Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a decisive move, has called on the manufacturer of Benylin cough syrup, the Johnson & Johnson, over the health complication posed by their product. The call was made after tests found diethylene glycol in the product, which c...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter TO STEM the tide of illicit drug sales, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has struck a significant blow against a counterfeit drug cartel in Lagos State. In the clampdown, the agency seized a staggering N50million worth of contraband in a targeted raid on street [&h...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to bolster local vaccine production and ensure widespread immunization against preventable diseases. The announcement follows a pivotal meeting between President Tinub...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter WHEN Kemisola Bolarinwa lost her beloved aunt to breast cancer in 2017, it sparked a journey of innovation and determination. Unveiling her innovative invention in February 2022, Bolarinwa said she introduced it to the world as a potentially life-saving creation tagged: “A Smart Bra capable of detecting ea...
IN a touching and courageous statement released on social media, Princess Catherine, the beloved Princess of Wales, disclosed the shocking news of her cancer diagnosis. The revelations come in the wake of her recent surgery for what was initially believed to be a non-cancerous condition, marking a poignant turn in her health journey. In her [&...
