The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to protect public health and eliminate counterfeit and substandard products across the state. Speaking at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo, while receiving the State Coordinator of NAFDAC,…
The agency said the affected products are already circulating in Nigeria, particularly in border communities neighbouring Chad. Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye speaks on drug insecurity during an interview on Sunrise Daily on March 3, 2020. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert following reports that Chad has…
ContentsPersistent abdominal painA lump in the abdomenConstant fatigueIrregular bowel movementsPersistent night sweatsBloating and discomfortGradual weight loss Krystal Maeyke was 37, fit, healthy, and living in a remote Australian town when her body started sending subtle but serious warnings. At the time, the symptoms didn’t seem alarming. But together, they pointed to a devastating diagnosis—stage 4…
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with the American Cancer Society reporting that one in eight men in the US are diagnosed with it over their lifetime. Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Americans on Monday for their “love and support” after the former US president said he had been…
The head of the World Health Organization on Monday urged countries to adopt this week the Pandemic Agreement, aimed at preventing a repeat of the Covid-19 crisis. WHO member states are holding their annual World Health Assembly, a gathering of the UN health agency’s decision-making body. “At this assembly, member states will consider, and hopefully…
Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and life-changing experience, but it also takes a big toll on your body. Contents The good news is, with patience and the right approach, you can gradually rebuild your shape and feel like yourself again (or even better!). This article has some helpful tips on…
… Not a death trap -CMD UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital The Chief Medical Director of Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Dr. Babatunde Afolabi, has categorically denied allegations that the hospital is a “death trap” where patients die at will. Speaking on Fresh FM radio monitored in Osogbo, Dr. Afolabi while addressing the public perception said the hospital’s healthcare…
Sickle cell patients in Nigeria have taken to social media to express frustration over the rising cost of routine medications and the absence of government support, as the country grapples with the economic fallout of President Bola Tinubu’s policies. A recent TikTok video posted by @d_sicklecellwarrior captured the daily struggle faced by individuals with the…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has identified low immunisation coverage, poor sanitation, and malnutrition as key factors responsible for the resurgence of polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Lagos. This was revealed during the 2025 World Immunisation Week Advocacy Walk for Polio, held on Tuesday in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. The event brought…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi….
