Politics

HoR to declare emergency on Malaria, HIV Aids calls for subsidy in drugs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 November 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has vowed to subsidize Malaria drugs in the country, if not made free at all Government Health Centers to citizens. The House lamented the alarming rate of Malaria infections in the country, saying that declaring emergency on Malaria will not be out of

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NDLEA seizes 3,300kgs of drugs in 4 states

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2021 0

The National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized 3,300 kilogrammes of drugs in Abuja Lagos, Edo and Kaduna States.The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that operatives of the agency uncovered a hotel in Abuja where drugs were sold […]

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UNODC takes COVID-19 sensitisation to correctional facilities in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

In a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in correctional facilities nationwide, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has begun sensitisation of inmates across the 244 facilities in Nigeria. A statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by Sylvester Atere, outreach and communications officer of UNODC, said that the sensitisation was […]

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Ivermectin: Uses and Side effects

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

Ivermectin is a prescription drug, its either in oral form, tropical cream and topical lotion. Ivermectin oral tablet is available as the brand-named drug Stromectol.it’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs ussually cost less than the brand-name version,in some cases they may not be available in every strenght or form as the brand […]

Foreign

India to supply drugs to nations hit by Covid-19 after Trump threat

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

India says it will supply key drugs being tested as a potential Covid-19 cure to “nations that have been badly affected” by the pandemic, hours after US President Donald Trump hinted at “retaliation” if New Delhi did not lift a ban on such medicines. India, the world’s leading supplier of generic medicines, had in March […]

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Reps move to encourage local production of drugs

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated the committees on legislative compliance, health institutions, health care services, science and technology to immediately navigate ways and means for the development of locally made drugs.  This resolution was sequel to a motion promoted by Rep. Denis Idahosa, entitled: ”Need to check the rise of drug insecurity

Health

FG to empower local manufacturers to produce malaria drugs

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2020 0

Abuja – Dr Audu Mohammed, the Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), on Monday, said Federal Government would empower local manufacturers to produce malaria drugs locally. He said in Abuja that government would be doing this through the World Health Organisation (WHO) prequalification progrmme. He said the prequalification Programme, set up in

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Shun cultism, drugs, Gbajabiamila tells students

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised students to shun cultism, drugs and other vices capable of undermining their academic career and future. Gbajabiamila spoke on Sunday in Lagos at the end of a two-day counselling and health programme organised for students in his Surulere 1 Federal Constituency. The programme, which featured […]

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Association raises alarm on inefficiency of antibiotics due to abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Abuja – The Small Animal Veterinary Association of Nigeria (SAVAN), has cautioned against the administration of antibiotics on pet animals unless recommended by a veterinary healthcare provider. Dr Kunle Abiade, the president of SAVAN, gave this warning in a statement on Friday to mark the World Antibiotic Awareness Week. Abiade said antibiotic resistance had become

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We don’t recommend substandard drugs for enrollees- NHIS Official

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2019 0

Ibadan – The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) says it does not recommend use of substandard drugs for its enrollees, contrary to belief by a section of the public. Its South-West Zonal Coordinator, Mr Chinyere Nduaka, made the clarification in an interview in Ibadan, Oyo State. I’ve no hate in me for anyone or group […]

Health

Private sector engagement critical to universal health coverage – Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Engaging the private sector in primary health care delivery to achieve universal health coverage in Nigeria is crucial, the Director of Programmes, Nigeria Health Watch, Vivianne Ihekweazu, has said. Addressing a news conference ahead of its forthcoming 2019 future of health conference and stakeholders summit coming up on October 17 -18 in Abuja, Ihekweazu, disclosed […]

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The Deadly Effects Of Viral Hepatitis

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2018 0

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver chiefly caused by viruses but may be caused by other factors like alcohol, drugs, toxins, malaria, yellow fever and autoimmune disease. The liver is the largest organ in the body. It helps digest food, store energy and removes poisons. Viruses that cause hepatitis are named from A to […]

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Coke To Produce Marijuana-Infused Drinks

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

Coca-Cola is said to be close to a deal that could see it infuse cans of soft drink with cannabis. The US giant is said to be in ‘serious’ discussions with a cannabis producer as it looks to grab a slice of the burgeoning marijuana market. A deal with the firm, Aurora Cannabis, could lead […]

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Tramadol importation: Uproar as convict escapes 5 years jail with N300, 000 fine

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2018 0

…NAFDAC decries weak penalty for drug offenders Controversy is now trailing the conviction of a businessman, Ifeanyi Ezeanwu, to five years imprisonment or an option of fine of N300, 000, over importation of a container load of Tramadol and other sex enhancing drugs by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. JustIce Hadiza Rabiu-Shagari, had reviewed […]

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Painkillers expose arthritis patients to higher risk of heart failure

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

Millions of osteoarthritis patients are a nearly quarter more likely to develop heart disease because of their painkillers , a study suggests. Evidence already exists that shows a link between non- steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) and the world’ s leading killer. But the new research, branded ‘ important’ , is the one […]

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Codeine ban: 4 weeks after, youths still abusing drugs

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2018 0

…Stakeholders seek rethink of strategy Four weeks after recent ban on codeine-containing cough syrup by the Federal Government, reports from stakeholders have shown that youths are still having access to the drug and other drugs abuse in the country like Tramadol, and Alabukun, among others. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary, showing the abuse of

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No More Codeine Diet ! NAFDAC Seals Off Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Others Over Codeine Abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2018 0

Nigeria’s drugs and narcotics control agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Monday sealed off three major pharmaceutical companies – Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd., Peace Standard Pharmaceutical Limited and Bioraj Pharmaceutical Limited following their ties to the codeine abuse and epidemic presently ravaging youths mostly in

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NDLEA impound truckload of Tramadol in Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2018 0

The Benue State police in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers have arrested a J-5 truck with cartons of tramadol drugs. The commissioner of police,Fatai Owoseni who paraded the suspects alongside the substance disclosed that the substance which was packed in different boxes with different names upon checking turned out to […]

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Senate initiates two bills on drug abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2018 0

The Senate has developed two draft bills to tackle drug abuse in the country.     This was part of the outcome of the roundtable convened by the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in December 2017 on the rising drug abuse in the country, The proposed bills are – National Drug Control Bill […]

Health Nigeria

NAFDAC Governing Council pledges to upgrade,expand laboratory facilities

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

The newly inaugurated Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has pledged to upgrade and expand the laboratory facilities of the agency in order to boost the nation’s food, drugs and cosmetics export to other countries. The council also promised to prioritise staff welfare and motivate the workforce […]