Affected Amoxycillin Batch Not From Us – ECOMED Pharma
ECOMED Pharma Ltd, known for its quality pharmaceutical products and as the 2023 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award winner, has denied any involvement in the production of a fake amoxycillin batch with the code 4C639001. This batch, flagged by NAFDAC for safety concerns, was reported to have caused severe side effects in patients. NAFDAC issued a […]
NAFDAC Issues Recall for Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsule Batch
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a recall for a batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules due to reports of serious side effects. The capsules, made by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and distributed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd, have the lot number 4C639001. Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic used […]
Lagos health workers begin three-day strike
Health workers in Lagos have launched a three-day warning strike starting December 11, 2024, in response to the state’s failure to implement promised adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The strike, which will run until December 13, is being led by a coalition of health sector unions. The unions participating in the strike […]
Federal Government Launches Strategy to Eliminate Open Defecation by 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a bold new plan to end open defecation across the country by 2030. This plan, part of the Clean Nigeria Campaign Strategic Plan, will be launched next week and aims to improve sanitation and hygiene nationwide. The announcement was made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, […]
Concerns Grow as Non-Communicable Diseases Claim 684,000 Lives in Nigeria Annually
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which aren’t contagious, are now claiming over 684,000 Nigerian lives each year, sparking deep concern. Traditionally, many Nigerians have focused on infectious diseases like cholera, HIV, and tuberculosis. These diseases often receive extensive media coverage, but the hidden threat of non-communicable diseases goes mostly unnoticed. The sheer scale of NCD-related deaths was […]
We get more dead bodies than patients, can’t pay minimum wage – Medical Practitioners
Private hospitals in Nigeria are facing tough times, struggling to stay open as economic conditions worsen. The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) recently shared the reality that many private hospitals are barely surviving, with patient numbers dropping while costs skyrocket. Dr. Odia Festus Ihongbe, the chairman of ANPMP, revealed a startling trend: while […]
NAFDAC Cautions Nigerians to Avoid Recalled Nivea Deodorant
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a serious warning to Nigerians about a recalled batch of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant. This specific product is advertised as providing 48-hour protection in African climates. The warning from NAFDAC follows an alert from the European Union Rapid Alert […]
Concerns Raised by NACA, Y+ Global, and UNAIDS About Healthcare Gaps and Stigma Facing Children with HIV
The fight against HIV/AIDS has made significant strides over the years, yet challenges remain, particularly for women and children living with the virus. Recently, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global), and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) […]
Medical and Dental Consultants Announce 21-Day Strike Notice, Citing Discrimination
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has announced a 21-day strike notice to address serious concerns regarding discrimination within the university system. They warn that if their demands are not met, their members—who hold Medical and Dental Fellowships across the country—may halt their services. This announcement followed an important virtual meeting of […]
Health Ministry Launches CPR Center to Reduce Heart Attack Incidents
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, recently opened a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Center in Abuja. This center is part of efforts to reduce the increasing cases of cardiac arrests in Nigeria. The launch took place during the “Bring Back to Life” (BBL) program organized by the Nigeria Cardiac Society. At […]