The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit Combiart Dispersible Tablets (20/120mg) in Nigeria. In a statement on its X account on Thursday, the agency revealed that the fake drug was discovered during surveillance operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Rivers … Read more
Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa, the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has expressed concern over the inadequate funding of medical research in Nigeria. He emphasized that while international collaborations and foreign funding have been pivotal, local investment is crucial to address the nation’s unique health challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
A case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State. Dr. Egbe Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, announced the confirmation on Sunday in Calabar, stating that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja had verified the case. Dr. Ayuk explained in a press release that … Read more