LASG seals hospital for transfusing unscreened blood to patients
Oct. 15, 2023 The Lagos State Government has shut a private hospital at Ago-Okota in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, for collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients….
Dengue fever will ‘take off’ in southern Europe, US, Africa this decade, WHO scientist says
October 6, 2023 Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO’s chief scientist said, as…
India reveals more toxic syrups months after poisoning deaths
October 4, 2023 India’s drug regulator has found that a cough syrup and an anti-allergy syrup made by Norris Medicines are toxic, according to a government report, months after Indian-made…
World Heart Day: FG unveils cardiac emergency response devices
Sept. 29, 2023 The Federal Government on Friday unveiled the Cardiac Emergency Response Box otherwise known as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to respond to heart emergencies such as cardiac arrest….
WHO appeals for $160m to respond to cholera in Nigeria, 6 other countries
Sept. 25, 2023 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appealed for 160.4 million dollars to respond to cholera through the global strategic preparedness, readiness and response plan in Nigeria and…
India to mandate annual audit of pharma suppliers by drugmakers
September 20, 2023 India will make it mandatory for drugmakers to audit their raw material suppliers at least once a year, according to a government document, tightening rules after India-made…
Hypertension: WHO says 4 in 5 persons not adequately treated, nearly half currently unaware of their condition
September 20, 2023 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win…
Suicide 4th leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds – WHO
Sept. 13, 2023 …Launches new resources on prevention, decriminalisation of suicide The World Health Organisation (WHO) launches two resources designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts, Preventing suicide. According to WHO,…
WHO launches guide on healthy food at sports events
August 24, 2023 The World Health Organisation today releases a new action guide for sports event organisers, and healthier food and healthier food environments at sports events. In a statement…
NPHCDA working to stop transmission of polio variant by December – Faisal
Aug. 17, 2023 The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is working urgently to stop the transmission of variant Polio virus type II (cVPVII) by December, Dr. Faisal Shuaib,…