Cameroon launches malaria vaccination programme in global milestone
Jan. 22, 2024 The global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon launched the world’s first routine vaccine programme against the mosquito-borne disease that is projected…
NAFDAC begins testing on all paracetamol sold in the country – DG
Jan. 15, 2023 …Says has issued 88 public alerts, ordered 32 recalls for medicines, foods in te last 2 years The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
Africa to get US$ 334m as WHO appeals for $1.5 bln in funding to address key globe emergencies in 2024
Jan. 15, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the…
Plateau attacks: FG provides more relief materials, activates emergency centre
Jan. 12, 2023 The Federal Government has donated more relief materials for distribution to over 32,000 persons displaced by the recent crisis in Plateau. The items were presented by a…
Global unemployment to increase in 2024 – ILO warns
Jan. 10, 2024 …Says number of workers living in extreme poverty grew by about a million in 2023 Global unemployment is expected to rise in 2024, with glowing inequality and…
India orders new drug-making standards after overseas deaths
Jan. 6, 2024 Indian pharmaceutical companies must meet new manufacturing standards this year, according to a government notification released on Saturday, although small companies have asked for a delay, citing…
WHO prequalifies a 2nd malaria vaccine, a significant milestone in prevention of the disease
Dec. 22, 2023 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. Recall that in October 2023, WHO recommended its use for…
NCDC clarifies misinterpretation of COVID-19 cases in Benue, urges responsible reporting
Dec. 15, 2023 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued clarification regarding recent report of resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Benue. The NCDC in a message…
E-Cigarettes: Urgent action needed to protect children, prevent uptake – WHO
Dec. 15, 2023 …As 74 countries have no regulations Urgent action is needed to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as non-smokers and minimise health harms to the population,…
NAFDAC announces WHO’s pre-qualification approval for agency’s Yaba Laboratory as CDCL
Dec. 14, 2023 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the pre-qualification approval for the agency’s Yaba, Lagos laboratory as a Central Drug Control…