By Joke Kujenya MALARIA, a disease that once devastated populations in Georgia, has now been declared eradicated from the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Georgia as malaria-free, making it one of 45 countries and one territory to achieve this status. This milestone underscores decades of sustained investment in heal...
By Joke Kujenya AN ALARMING surge in cholera outbreaks globally has drawn attention to the severe impact of conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters, and climate change. These factors have aggravated the spread of cholera in vulnerable regions, especially in rural and flood-affected areas with poor infrastructure and limited healthcare ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a renewed focus on five key pillars aimed at safeguarding public health in Nigeria. The agency revealed these plans during a press conference held in Lagos on Thursday to outline its priorities for 2025. At the even...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into reports of suspected substandard Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules. Manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd, the batch in question, 4C639001, has bee...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PRESIDENCY has announced that Nigeria secures a $500 million loan from the World Bank to fund the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project. The government says this initiative will strengthen basic education and primary healthcare in various states across the country. ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A STRENGHTENED alliance between Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been forged to curb substance abuse and enhance public health safeguards across the country. At the signing of a new Memorandu...
By Helen Okechukwu for UDEME Amid challenges faced by breeders, the newly refurbished state-owned veterinary hospital in Rumuodomaya remains underutilized. AT RUMUAGHAOLU, dog breeders like King David Olawale face challenges due to the absence of functional and affordable veterinary services. The location is at Obio/Akpor Local Government Area...
