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NAFDAC Seizes Expired Drugs Worth N15m In Jos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday seized expired pharmaceutical products worth N15 million from a pharmacy in...

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Infant Mortality: Pneumonia, Diarrhoea Major Causes

Pneumonia, malaria and diarrhoea have been identified as major causes of death among children under five years in the country, according to a consultant paediatrician at Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh.

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WHO Warns Against Abuse Of Antibiotics

The World Health Organisation has warned that the misuse of antibiotics is denting their efficacy and spawning resistant bacteria which could be responsible for 10 million deaths worldwide by 2050.

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Speaker Seeks Investments in Health Sector to Curb Brain Drain

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more investments in the health sector, to curb the brain drain confronting the sector.

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South Korean Lawmakers Impeach Acting President Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea’s political landscape plunged further into chaos as lawmakers impeached acting president Han Duck-soo, marking the country’s second presidential impeachment in just two weeks. This follows the suspension of his predecessor, President Yoon Suk Yeol, over a controversial martial law declaration that sent shockwaves worldwide. Han, previously...

FG Dismisses Niger Leader’s Allegation Against Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly dismissed allegations by Niger’s military leadership accusing Nigeria of actions that have worsened the Sahel crisis. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government described the claims as baseless and an attempt to deflect attention from...

INEC to Destroy Over Six Million Unclaimed PVCs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) that have remained uncollected for up to a decade. This proposal emerged from 208 recommendations during the commission’s review of the 2023 general elections. The initiative aims to address the...