Federal Civil Servants get free medical check-up
As part of events to commemorate the 2025 Civil Service Week, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) organized a complimentary medical screening for federal civil servants on Friday. Speaking during the exercise, the…
Heat warning still in effect as Ontario and Quebec battle scorching temperatures
People are encouraged to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and be on alert for early signs of heat exhaustion.
FG moves to curb medical tourism, boost local healthcare
The challenges of most countries in health are similar to the health issues that we also face in our country — neglected tropical diseases like tuberculosis, leprosy, and so on
NAFDAC alerts and warn Nigerians on unregistered antibiotic in circulation
NAFDAC warned that the circulation and use of unregistered medicines could pose significant health risks, as such products have not been evaluated for safety, quality, or efficacy.
The sale of unregistered medicines poses a risk to people’s health, since by not complying with the regulatory provisions, the safety, quality, and efficacy of such products are not guaranteed,”
Water safety and Drowning
Travelling on water, particularly in dangerous weather conditions or without appropriate safety equipment, can increase drowning risk.
NAFDAC Warns Public Over Falsified Healmoxy 500mg Capsules Found in Central Africa
In a statement released over the weekend, the agency said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) had flagged the fake batches during laboratory analysis, revealing that the capsules lacked the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) — Amoxicillin Trihydrate — and displayed inconsistent manufacturing and expiry dates.
Symptoms and Management of Anxiety disorder
Everyone can feel anxious sometimes, but people with anxiety disorders often experience fear and worry that is both intense and excessive. Anxiety disorders interfere with daily activities and can impair a person’s family, social and school or working life. Anxiety…
Nigerian cancer society demands ₦1b 2025 cancer control budget, HPV vaccine availability
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called on the Federal government to increase the Cancer Health Fund allocation from the current ₦150 million proposed in the 2024 budget to at least ₦1 billion. While commending the government for the remarkable…
JUST IN: MHWUN NAFDAC Suspends Indefinite Strike For One Month
Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) NAFDAC branch has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike, which began on October 7, 2024. The decision follows a constructive meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The union’s strike…
How parents can help break the cycle of discrimination
Your child’s brain develops faster in the first few years of life than at any other time. Millions of neural connections are being made in your little one’s brain from everything they experience. These early moments are when the foundations…