Health
Nigeria Moves to License Online Drug Sellers Amid Rising Social Media Medicine Trade
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has begun licensing individuals and facilities selling medicines on social media and other online...
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FG Debunks Viral Claim of Free “Revolutionary” Diabetes Drug
The Federal Government has dismissed a viral social media video claiming that a new “revolutionary drug” capable of curing diabetes...
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Gates Foundation Pledges $2.5 Billion to Women’s Health Innovation in Low-Income Countries
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a landmark $2.5 billion commitment to boost research and development (R&D) in...
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Nigerian Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike From Thursday as 21-Day Ultimatum Nears Deadline
Medical services across Nigeria could be brought to a halt starting Thursday, July 25, as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)...
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Diageo Nigeria Launches Inclusive Hospitality Training Programme for Lagos Youth
Diageo Nigeria, in collaboration with Celebr-8 Lyfe and the Lagos State Government, has introduced a new youth empowerment initiative under...
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UNAIDS Warns of HIV Surge if Global Funding Crisis Persists
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has issued a stark warning: without urgent global action, funding cuts could...
Read moreNigeria Faces $100m Funding Gap for HIV, TB, and Malaria Response, Urges Domestic Support
Nigeria is facing a funding shortfall of over$100 million for its ongoing fight against HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria, following...
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Gates Foundation Commits $1.6 Billion to Gavi as Global Health Gains Face New Threats
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a new $1.6 billion commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, aiming to...
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Lagos Unveils HaemoCentral, LSBTC Website to Digitize Blood Transfusion Services
In a bold stride toward transforming its healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Government has launched the HaemoCentral Blood Inventory Management...
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Grand Challenges Nigeria Awards Grants to 10 Transformative Health Innovations
Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) is pleased to announce the selection of ten innovation projects for seed grant funding under its...
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