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Alarming Rise in Workplace-Related Skin Cancer Deaths Prompts Urgent Call for Action

A joint report from the the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have uncovered a deeply concerning trend: nearly one...

Global Efforts to Combat Pneumonia in Children: A Call to Action

In 2019, a heart-wrenching 740,180 children under the age of 5 succumbed to pneumonia, painting a stark picture of the profound impact of this...

The Critical Importance of Antenatal Care for Pregnant Women

In the journey towards a healthy and successful pregnancy, antenatal care stands as a crucial pillar in safeguarding the well-being of both the expectant...

WHO 2023 Global Tuberculosis Report Reveals Progress Amidst Challenges

In a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the 2023 Global Tuberculosis report paint a picture of substantial global recovery in the...

Bangladesh Becomes First Nation to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis as a Public Health Problem

In a remarkable feat, Bangladesh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first country in the world to be officially validated for eliminating...

Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 188 Lives, Spreads Across 28 States

Nigeria is facing a growing Lassa fever outbreak as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports a concerning number of cases...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Emphasizes Preventative Measures to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

October 27, 2023- Breast Cancer Awareness Month has arrived, marking a significant time for both raising awareness and fostering a sense of empowerment regarding...

PSN Advocates Urgent Action for Pharmaceutical Sector Ahead of Annual Conference

Gombe, Nigeria - October 26, 2023 - The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has issued a pressing call to the Federal Government of Nigeria...

Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Costs Soar: FX Shortages Contribute to 300% Price Surge in Common Household Drugs

Surulere, Lagos - In an alarming development, the cost of household drugs has soared to unprecedented levels, with the price of common analgesics like...

EU Implements Short-Term Measures to Prevent Medicine Shortages Amid Regulatory Overhaul

In a bid to tackle the persistent issue of medicine shortages amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions, the European Commission has...

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