LA recent report by a visitation panel in Katsina State has revealed that approximately 22 out of 31 private health training institutions in the state fell short of meeting the necessary operational standards. The visitation panel, which was set up by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on October 25, 2024, submitted its findings on Wednesday,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) task force has arrested a man identified as Anthony Chidi at Mile 3 Market, Diobu, Port Harcourt, for producing fake alcoholic beverages under unsanitary conditions. Chidi was caught inside a filthy shop where he was washing used bottles of various alcoholic brands and refilling…
The Chairman of the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and Community Development, Senator Ned Nwoko, has accused Western pharmaceutical companies of lacking interest in helping Nigeria eradicate malaria. Speaking at a malaria vaccine workshop organised by the foundation in Abuja, Nwoko claimed that the companies prioritise their profits from malaria drug sales over…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Adamawa has warned fruit dealers against using chemicals to ripen fruits and advised consumers to be cautious. NAFDAC’s Coordinator in Adamawa, Mr. Gonzuk Bedima, issued the warning in an interview with newsmen in Yola on Thursday. Bedima identified the most commonly used chemical…
The Yobe State government, in collaboration with experts from the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), has embarked on a research project to determine the root cause of kidney disease affecting residents in Bade local government area. As part of the research, the team collected various samples, including soil, water, vegetables, and fish, from…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), has supplied 3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to enhance maternal health in Nigeria. The agencies said 3 million bottles will be delivered in 2025 to support more pregnant women. In a press statement shared on the UNICEF website on Tuesday,…
The Oyo State Government, through the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Misbaudeen Babatunde, has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food and Nutrition in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The initiative is expected to combat malnutrition and hunger, particularly among children and women. Babatunde, who inaugurated the initiative…
Nestlé Nigeria has launched a dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore, Federal Capital Territory, as part of its commitment to strengthening the local dairy industry. The company noted that the initiative, under the Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project (NLDP), aims to enhance milk production and improve pastoralists’ livelihoods through modern dairy farming practices. According to…
The Kogi State Government has taken a significant step towards addressing malnutrition in the state by launching a nutritional support programme. This initiative aims to provide essential support to vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, children living with HIV/AIDS, orphans, and physically challenged individuals. Mallam Momoh Dauda, General Manager of the Kogi State Community…
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the director general of The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) believes that those who kill by selling fake drugs should also be put to death when caught. She has, therefore, proposed death penalty for drug peddlers. She said this while speaking on Channels TV’s ‘The Morning Brief”…
