Cholera: NCDC registers 63 deaths, 2102 suspected cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it has so far registered 63 deaths and 2102 suspected cases in the ongoing cholera epidemic across the country. The…
Cholera outbreak: Death toll hits 21 in Lagos, suspected cases rise to 401
Death toll in Cholera outbreak in Lagos State has reached 21, with suspected cases moving from 350 to 401, the state government reports on Thursday. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser…
Cholera: Nigeria must prevent spread in schools — UNICEF
Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children. The UN organisation also called…
Five dead, 60 hospitalised as Cholera outbreak hits Lagos
Five people have died and 60 others hospitalised as deadly Cholera outbreak hits Lagos, with the state government calling for heightened vigilance and adoption of precautionary measures. The government in…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates LASUTH Paediatric Sickle Cell Centre
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated a Paediatric Sickle Cell Centre donated to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the…
Lagos to establish essential medicine agency for distribution of essential drugs
Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos State Essential Medicines Agency (LSEMA) to ensure seamless management and distribution of essential medicines within the state. State Commissioner for…
NAFDAC arrests five for allegedly selling fake cosmetics in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja arrested five persons for selling counterfeit cosmetics. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Osun Partners FG to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases
Osun State government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has partnered with the Federal Government to combat the Neglected Tropical Diseases across the state, especially in the rural areas.…
NAFDAC recalls toxic cough syrup
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has recalled Benylin Paediatrics Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, following recent toxicity findings in the laboratory on the product.…
Lagos concludes plan for medical free trade zones on drug manufacturing
Lagos concludes plan for medical free trade zones on drug manufacturing Lagos state government on Wednesday, said it has concluded plans to establish a Medical Free Trade Zone to bolster the…