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End Malaria in Nigeria, Don Tasks Govts

News Agency Report — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:58:23 +0000

Prof. Wellington Oyibo, a professor of Medical Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has urged different states of the federation to develop the political will toward the elimination of malaria in Nigeria. Oyibo, also a tropical disease specialist, gave the advice with journalists in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, celebrated annually on 25 […]

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Lagos Lawmaker, Pharmacists Take Hepatitis Campaign to Communities

Adebayo Oladejo — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:24 +0000

‎Not less than 100 residents of Amuwo Odofin and its environs in Lagos have benefited from free Hepatitis B screening and vaccination in a community health outreach led by Hon. Stella Foluke Osafile, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, in partnership with Lopez Pharmacy Limited. ‎The outreach, held in commemoration of […]

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LASHMA to Enforce Providers’ Compliance with Ilera Eko

Temitope Obayendo — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:02:30 +0000

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) says it is set to enforce compliance among healthcare providers with the State Social Health Insurance Scheme, also known as Ilera Eko. The agency noted that the enforcement drive is part of its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the state. LASHMA Chief Executive Officer, […]

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Victor Okon Wins PANSite of the Year 2026

Admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:15:53 +0000

Victor Edidiong Okon, a 500-level Pharmacy student of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), has emerged winner of the 2026 PANSite of the Year Award after securing 4,435 votes in the keenly contested online poll, which closed on Tuesday, 28 April, 2026. Okon triumphed over other finalists, including Ubaidullah Onoruoyiza Alhassan of Ahmadu Bello University […]

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Which combination increases risk of serotonin syndrome?

Queenmary Ikuejamofo — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:14 +0000

Which combination increases risk of serotonin syndrome? A. Fluoxetine + Tramadol B. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol C. Amoxicillin + Clavulanate D. Atenolol + Hydrochlorothiazide Which antidote is used for acetaminophen overdose? A. Naloxone B. Atropine C. N-acetylcysteine D. Flumazenil

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Human Papillomavirus: History, Management and Prevention

Patrick Iwelunmor — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:34:35 +0000

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections worldwide, yet it remains poorly understood by many people. Over the years, medical research has improved knowledge about how it spreads, the diseases it causes, and how it can be prevented. Today, HPV is recognised not only as a widespread infection but also […]

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Pharm. (Mrs) Nnenna Emuche is our April Personality

Admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:05:43 +0000

Pharm. (Mrs) Nnenna Emuche is the director of pharmacy services at the Abia State Ministry of Health, where she provides technical leadership in pharmaceutical care, policy formulation, and the regulation of pharmacy practice across the state. Appointed in June 2025 as a statutory member of the Abia State Medicines and Commodities Management Agency (ASMCMA) […]

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COVID-19: Akwa Ibom Govt Heightens Surveillance

News Agency Report — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:49:28 +0000

The Akwa Ibom Government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following the confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem Emmanuel, made this known in a statement in Uyo on Monday. Emmanuel said that Gov. Umo Eno, has directed the ministry to activate heightened surveillance across all entry points, health facilities, […]

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Pharmacists Differ over FG’s Tariff Cuts on Pharmaceuticals, Machines

Temitope Obayendo — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:31 +0000

The recent reduction in import duties on 127 items by the Federal Government, including medical and surgical devices as well as manufacturing machines, which ordinarily should have received unanimous acceptance from pharmacists across all fields of practice, has instead created a divide between pharmacists in the manufacturing sector and those in retail practice. Local […]

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Promote Child Rights, UNICEF Tasks Stakeholders

News Agency Report — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:32:35 +0000

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders to promote and protect child rights in Gombe, Bauchi and Adamawa. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF chief of field office, Bauchi, said this at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement, in Gombe. She said child rights begin at birth, highlighting the importance of birth registration, breastfeeding, access to […]

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Over Six Hours Daily Screen Time Harms Eyes, Experts Warn

News Agency Report — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:37:21 +0000

Some medical experts have urged parents to limit the time children spend on screens to help prevent long-term eye problems as younger generation spend more time on phones and tablets. The experts emphasised the need for parents to ensure their children practise healthy screen time habits. A Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Olufunmilola Taiwo, said spending […]

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Lagos, RSSH Upgrade 11 Labs to Global Standards

Temitope Obayendo — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:31:33 +0000

The Lagos State Government, with the support of the global fund through the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) grant, has upgraded eleven laboratories towards international standards. The initiative, spearheaded by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held at the Dover Hotel Lekki phase 1, from 13 to 17 April, underscores efforts of […]

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Prostate Cancer: Expert Decries Low Awareness among Nigerians

News Agency Report — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:46:18 +0000

A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi, has raised concerns over low awareness and poor screening uptake for prostate cancer among Nigerian men. Oluwayomi, a medical officer at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, raised the concern in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He described the […]

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Nigeria Spends $150m Annually on Vaccines, Says NPHCDA Boss

News Agency Report — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:38:12 +0000

The Federal Government says it spends 150 million dollars annually on vaccine procurement .The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Muyi Aina, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the agency’s first quarterly media conference for 2026. Aina said funding for vaccines was sourced from federal government […]

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Cross River Reports Case of COVID-19, Begins Contact Tracing

News Agency Report — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:28:37 +0000

The Government of Cross River has reported an occurrence of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday Dr Henry Ayuk, the state’s Commissioner for Health, announced at a news conference in Calabar. According to him, the first reported case of the outbreak involved a Chinese national who worked with Lafarge and flew into the country […]

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Nestlé Nigeria, FG Partner on Dairy Skills Development Centre

Temitope Obayendo — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:53:30 +0000

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, in a move aimed at strengthening technical capacity and enhancing productivity within Nigeria’s dairy sector. The agreement, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of […]

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Experts Raise Concerns over AI Use in Mental Health, Call for Stronger Safeguards

Ola Aboderin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:29:07 +0000

More than 30 international experts in artificial intelligence, mental health, ethics, and public policy have raised fresh concerns over the growing use of generative AI tools for emotional support, warning of potential risks and calling for urgent global action. The concerns were highlighted during an online workshop held recently by the Delft Digital Ethics Centre […]

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Building the Modern Pharmaceutical Sales Manager in Nigeria (2)

Tunde Oyeniran — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:06:05 +0000

In the first part of this piece, we examined the people and leadership imperatives required for high-performing pharmaceutical Sales Managers in Nigeria. We established that sustainable commercial success begins with intentional talent development, adaptive leadership, structured performance management, and strong stakeholder-relationship capability. However, strong leadership alone does not automatically translate into revenue growth. The ultimate […]

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Bridging Gaps in Pharmacy Education Requires Digital Solutions, Modern Infrastructure – Vice President, PANS-IUO

Adebayo Oladejo — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:20:28 +0000

Pharmacy education in Nigeria continues to evolve in response to global changes in healthcare delivery, but students still face challenges ranging from limited infrastructure to inadequate access to modern learning tools. In this interview, Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students (PANS), Igbinedion University, Okada Chapter, David Anjolajesu Okunlaya, speaks with Adebayo […]

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Hydration and Age-Related Health Problems

Ola Aboderin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:56:15 +0000

Water seems so ordinary that it is easy to forget how essential it is to life. Yet as we grow older, maintaining proper hydration becomes increasingly important for preserving health, preventing complications, and supporting overall longevity. Many of the problems commonly associated with ageing, such as fatigue, dizziness, constipation, urinary infections, and even […]

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NYSC Moves to Bolster Security, Denies Reports of Mandatory ‘Undertaking’

News Agency Report — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:43:10 +0000

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme is intensifying measures to safeguard corps members nationwide. Nafiu disclosed this in an interview on Sunday in Abuja, while addressing concerns over security, kidnapping and welfare of corps members. He described security as a national challenge, noting that NYSC […]

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Which organ is most commonly affected by acetaminophen toxicity?

Queenmary Ikuejamofo — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:48:40 +0000

Which organ is most commonly affected by acetaminophen toxicity? A. Kidney B. Liver C. Heart D. Lungs Which sterilization method is most suitable for heat-sensitive pharmaceutical products? A. Autoclaving B. Dry heat sterilization C. Filtration D. Incineration

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AI Counterfeit Drug Detection: Africa’s Next Big Leap in Pharmaceutical Safety

Sesan Kareem — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:10:47 +0000

One of the most dangerous threats to healthcare in Africa is not always disease—it is the medicine itself. Counterfeit and substandard drugs continue to infiltrate supply chains across the continent, silently undermining treatment outcomes, eroding trust in healthcare systems, and costing lives. For years, pharmacists and regulators have fought this battle with limited tools: […]

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Bloom, LiveWell Seal Africa-Focused Health Partnership

Patrick Iwelunmor — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:29:21 +0000

Bloom Public Health and LiveWell Initiative have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening public health systems across Africa, following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos. Professor Chimezie Anyakora, Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Public Health, and Pharm. (Dr) Bisi Bright, CEO of Livewell Initiative, signed the Memorandum of Understanding […]

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Which of the following drugs requires therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) due to a narrow therapeutic index?

Queenmary Ikuejamofo — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:49:51 +0000

Which of the following drugs requires therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) due to a narrow therapeutic index? A. Paracetamol B. Amoxicillin C. Warfarin D. Ibuprofen Which excipient is primarily used as a disintegrant in tablet formulation? A. Magnesium stearate B. Lactose C. Starch D. Talc

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Gov. Makinde, Other Dignitaries Hail Vanguard Pharmacy’s 13th Branch Unveiling

Adebayo Oladejo — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0000

Top government functionaries, traditional rulers and pharmacy professionals have lauded Vanguard Pharmacy Limited on the unveiling of its 13th branch in Ogbomosho, describing the development as a major boost to healthcare access and economic growth in the state. Speaking at the grand opening of the new branch, held recently along the popular Ogbomosho–Ilorin Road, […]

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NACA Rejects Unauthorised HIV Data Circulating Online

News Agency Report — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:45:10 +0000

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has expressed concern over the unauthorised circulation of a publication presenting state-by-state HIV figures for January to March 2026. The agency said the publication was shared across social media platforms nationwide without official approval or verification. Dr Temitope Ilori, director-general, NACA said in a statement […]

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Setting and Achieving your Goals

George Emetuche — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:21:04 +0000

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” — Tony Robbins The simplest definition of a goal is the thing you want to achieve within a given time. Goals tell you what you are working on. They bring ideas to life. They create the world you desire. As a […]

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UNILAG Basic Clinical Sciences to Advance Precision Diagnostics, Therapeutics

Ranmilowo Ojalumo — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:59:12 +0000

.. Holds Inaugural Conference June 23-25 The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), is set to host its inaugural conference, with a strong focus on precision in diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical insights, thereby advancing patient-centred care in Nigeria and across Africa. The conference, with the theme “Precision in […]

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Pharma West Africa Ignites Call for Homegrown Medicines Revolution

Patrick Iwelunmor — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:49:54 +0000

In a determined push to achieve self-sufficiency in local pharmaceutical manufacturing, stakeholders from across the healthcare value chain, including industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and development partners, are brainstorming at the 3rd Pharma West Africa Conference holding at the Landmark Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. Discussions have centred on urgent, high-level strategies for strengthening pharmaceutical […]

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