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Public Alert: Consumption of Fruits Ripened with Calcium Carbide Poses Serious Health Risks, Warns NAFDAC Director General

In a recent announcement, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), cautioned the...

NDLEA Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Nitrous Oxide Abuse Amid Growing Concerns

In a proactive move to tackle the rising concern over the sale and use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, the National...

Menstrual Health and Hygiene: Government, NGO Encouraged to Take Steps to Empower Young Girls in Secondary Schools

Menstrual health and hygiene have emerged as significant concerns affecting the education and well-being of young girls in secondary schools across Nigeria. While progress...

Dangers of Potassium Bromaten Bread: Urgent Call for Action by Local Bakeries

In recent times, local bakeries across Nigeria have come under intense scrutiny for their continued use of potassium bromate as a dough improver in...

BREAKING NEWS: Diphtheria Outbreak Reported in Parts of Abuja, Nigeria

ABUJA, Federal Capital Territory - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of Diphtheria in certain areas...

Unsanitary Conditions Pose Health Risks as Street Food Vendors Operate Near Open Gutters

Lagos, Nigeria – The vibrant street food culture has been marred by growing concerns surrounding the lack of hygiene practices among vendors who sell...

Pharmacists (NAIP) Warn of Impending Drug Scarcity and Soaring Prices, Urges Government to Take Action

Pharmacists belonging to the Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) have raised serious concerns about an imminent scarcity of essential and non-essential prescription drugs. The...

Revolutionizing Health Education: Aproko Doctor Leads with Engaging Social Media Content

In recent years, content creation has emerged as a powerful tool in disseminating important information to the masses. One field where this revolution has...

Nigeria Urged to Prioritize Emergency Services to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

Nigeria is facing a critical call to prioritize emergency services within its healthcare system, as experts and stakeholders argue that swift and efficient response...

Rising Diabetes: Urbanization and Unhealthy Lifestyles Fuel Prevalence

Diabetes has emerged as a significant health challenge, and its prevalence is on the rise, particularly for type 2 diabetes. According to the World...

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