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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the recalled EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears eye drops.
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Dr. Chioma Ofoekii, a medical practitioner, has advised that people should avoid overcrowding and poor ventilation during hot season to prevent meningitis.
Read more: Meningitis: Avoid overcrowded, poorly ventilated areas, doctor cautions
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The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched the Optimised Client-Centred Services (OptiCCs), to avert maternal health challenges in the country.
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Dr Musa Mohammed, Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria (CVON), has tasked stakeholders in veterinary practice to develop a robust database on animal health that would improved food safety.
Read more: Disease prevalence: Veterinary boss seeks robust database for animal health
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Media Officers across the FCT have advised on the need for extensive sensitisation of residents on the benefits of health insurance scheme to reduce out of pocket spending.
Read more: Health Insurance: Media advised on extensive sensitisation of FCT residents
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says although COVID-19 is disappearing from view, access to medicines that treat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) remains out of reach for millions across the world.
Read more: COVID-19 impacts access to medicine for non-communicable diseases – WHO report
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 78 million children in Nigeria are at the risk of three water-related threats.
Read more: 78m children risk water-related crisis in Nigeria–UNICEF
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Tanzania confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease after conducting laboratory tests in the country’s northwest Kagera region.
Read more: Tanzania confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus
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More than 3,000 glaucoma patients received treatment at Obafemi Awolowo University and Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) in the past one year.
Read more: Glaucoma: 3,000 patients receive treatment at OAUTHC
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The Federal Government and stakeholders took the “Check Am O!” campaign to the streets of Abuja for a free diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Read more: FG, stakeholders take “Check Am O!” TB campaign to Abuja streets
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public on defective tetracycline hydrochloride ophthalmic ointment.
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The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) and medical experts have advocated the strengthening of the Primary Health Care (PHC) centers nationwide to tackle the increasing rate of hypertension-related risks and fatalities in the country.
Read more: Hypertension: Experts advocate strengthening PHCs to curb fatalities
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The Management Board of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has appointed Mr Jim Uwadiae as the new Director of Administration.
Read more: UBTH’s Board appoints new Director of Administration
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The Lagos State Government says it will integrate the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and 28 General Hospitals on the e-procurement platform.
Read more: Lagos to integrate LASUTH, 28 General Hospitals on e-procurement platform
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The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has highlighted some of the key lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says there is no report of total blackout and blood bank downward trend in the hospital.
Read more: No record of total blackout, blood bank downward in UCH- CMAC
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised the youth against taking psychoactive drugs and alcohol capable of destroying their future.
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