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HEWAN Warns Journalists, Nigerians on Rising Hypertension Crisis

Temitope Obayendo — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:51:04 +0000

The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has urged journalists and Nigerians to prioritise regular blood pressure checks and embrace healthier lifestyles as cases of hypertension continue to rise across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the 2026 World Hypertension Day, HEWAN described hypertension as a “silent killer” that is […]

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Lagos AfriHealth Expo 2026 Holds May 20-21

Admin — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:36:24 +0000

Afrihealth Development Foundation International has announced plans to host the Lagos AfriHealth Expo 2026, described as Nigeria’s biggest indigenous health expo, aimed at driving innovation, collaboration and investment in the healthcare sector. The two-day event is scheduled to hold from May 20 to 21, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotel, Lagos, beginning from 9am […]

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BON Bread: NAFDAC Clears Product Over Extended Shelf-Life Claims

Temitope Obayendo — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:22:13 +0000

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cleared Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, producers of BON Bread, of any wrongdoing following allegations on social media that one of its bread products remained without mold for over two months. The agency said its investigation showed that the manufacturer complied […]

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The spatulation process is well suited for mixing of which of the following powder

Admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:07:50 +0000

The spatulation process is well suited for mixing of which of the following powder……. a) Hygroscopic b) Volatile c) Eutectic d) Effervescent Which of the following is a Eutectic substance…… a) Menthol b) Thymol c) Camphor d) All of these A convenient method for mixing redox substance is….. a) Spatulation b)Tumbling c) Sifing d) Trituration

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Avoiding Malnutrition in Old Age

Ola Aboderin — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:43:13 +0000

Malnutrition is a common but rarely discussed challenge among elderly people because it does not always seem obvious. Many people still eat every day but their bodies do not get the nourishment they need. This is what makes it easy to overlook. There are no clear warning signs at first, only small changes that […]

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Nigeria Must Prioritise Local Drug Manufacturing, Says Plough Events MD

Patrick Iwelunmor — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:28:10 +0000

Nigeria’s continued dependence on imported medicines poses serious economic and healthcare risks, the Managing Director of Plough Events Limited, Joseph Chukwu, has said. Speaking during the recently concluded Nigeria Pharma Health Expo 2026 held at the Balmoral Hall of Sheraton Lagos Hotel from 12 to 13 May, Chukwu warned that Nigeria’s heavy reliance […]

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Patients Lament High Treatment Cost as World Marks Hypertension Day

News Agency Report — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:15:48 +0000

As the global community prepares ahead of World Hypertension Day, an annual event observed every year on 17 May, some Nigerians who have hypertension have decried the high cost of treatment and shared their experiences and challenges in managing the condition. With the 2026 commemoration themed: “Controlling Hypertension Together: Check your Blood Pressure Regularly, […]

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Every dosage form is a combination of drug and different kind of non-drug components called…..

Admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:15:59 +0000

Every dosage form is a combination of drug and different kind of non-drug components called….. a) Additives b) Non-Additives c) New chemical entity d) All of these Simple syrup is a saturated solution of… a) Sucrose b) Fructose c) Dextrose d) None of these In purified water the concentration of sugar according to IP is […]

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Don’t Trust your Towel Too Much

Gloria Obikili — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:31:15 +0000

Towels are among the most frequently used items in the home, yet they are often overlooked when people think about hygiene. We use them after bathing, in the kitchen, for babies, during cleaning, and for many other everyday tasks. Constantly, they come into close contact with our skin, hands, faces, and surroundings. Because towels […]

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CMDs Decry Rising Violence against Healthcare Workers

News Agency Report — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:03:38 +0000

The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases of violence against healthcare workers across the country. Chairman of the committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, raised the concern in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja following reports of assaults, harassment and intimidation […]

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MSF Raises Alarm over Rising Malnutrition Cases in Nigeria

News Agency Report — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:47:35 +0000

–Treats 444,723 Children in 2025 Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, has raised concerns over the growing rate of malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that it treated 444,723 malnourished children across the country in 2025. The Country Representative, Ahmed Aldikhari, raised the concerns on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of […]

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The Irreplaceable Pharmacist

Sesan Kareem — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:19:00 +0000

A few months ago, I watched a patient in our Lagos centre spend 40 minutes explaining her sickle cell history to a new clinician. Dates, crises, medications, complications — the kind of history that never quite fits the form, and always gets partially lost. Afterwards, she told me, almost apologetically, “I’m used to starting over.” […]

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SCOAN Promotes Healthy Living at Wellness Programme

Patrick Iwelunmor — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:39:04 +0000

The second edition of the Women of Grace Wellness Programme of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations commenced on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, at the church’s Faith Resort, with participants receiving practical medical guidance on healthy living, disease prevention and personal wellbeing. According to one of the coordinators of the Women of Grace Group, […]

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A drug has a half life of 6 hours and follows first-order kinetics. If a patient takes a single 200mg dose, how much drug remains after 24 hours?

Admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:47 +0000

A drug has a half life of 6 hours and follows first-order kinetics. If a patient takes a single 200mg dose, how much drug remains after 24 hours? A. 100mg B. 50mg C. 25mg D. 12.5mg Which of the following best describes a partial agonist? A. Produces maximal response regardless of receptor occupancy B. Produces […]

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Hantavirus: WHO Warns against Stranding Passengers at Sea

News Agency Report — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:43:26 +0000

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said countries must not leave people stranded at sea when they possess the capacity to manage health risks safely under international health regulations responsibly. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said this during an online media conference on hantavirus, reflecting on developments 10 days after the organisation was first […]

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Academic Pressure, Student Apathy Limiting PANS Effectiveness, Says PANS-IUO President

Adebayo Oladejo — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:21:42 +0000

Pharmacy education in Nigeria continues to evolve, but student engagement within professional associations remains a growing concern across several institutions. In this exclusive interview, the president of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students (PANS), Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Joseph Eseoghene Otirhue, speaks on the challenges of sustaining active student participation, strengthening academic and professional […]

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Impetigo: History, Causes and Management

Patrick Iwelunmor — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:58:22 +0000

Impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infection that affects people of all ages, but it is most frequently seen in young children. It is usually mild, yet it can spread quickly if not properly managed. The condition is caused by bacteria that infect the outer layers of the skin, leading […]

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‘Japa Syndrome’ Worsens Pressure on Nigeria’s Healthcare System

News Agency Report — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:48:04 +0000

Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure as the migration of frontline health workers, especially doctors and nurses, continues to rise, leaving hospitals understaffed and patients struggling to access quality medical care nationwide. Popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome,” the migration of healthcare professionals to countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United […]

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Nutritional Support for Women’s Hormonal Balance and Healthy Ageing

Chima Ejimofor — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:02:56 +0000

Women experience significant hormonal changes throughout life—from reproductive years to perimenopause and menopause. These transitions can influence metabolism, mood, sleep quality, bone density, cardiovascular health, and overall vitality. While pharmaceutical hormone therapies may be necessary in some clinical situations, many women benefit from nutritional strategies that support natural hormonal balance and physiological resilience. Organic […]

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How Zero-Dose Crisis is Widening Nigeria’s Immunisation Gap

Temitope Obayendo — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:58:34 +0000

The crisis of zero-dose, or children who have not received even their first dose of vaccination, is becoming an epidemic within Nigeria. By early 2026, the nation was projected to have 2.2 million zero-dose children, mostly located in the northern parts of the country as well as in border communities in the southwest. […]

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American Citizen Tests Positive for Hantavirus

News Agency Report — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:50:59 +0000

One of the 17 Americans being repatriated from a hantavirus-struck luxury cruise ship has tested mildly positive for the ‌Andes strain of the virus, while a second has mild symptoms, the U.S. health authority says on Sunday. All the U.S. citizens are being airlifted to the United States, and the two passengers with symptoms […]

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Yakasai to Chair Oncology Pharmacy Conference, Launch Practice Manual

Admin — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:20:18 +0000

The Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OPPAN) has received a major boost ahead of its National Scientific Conference with the announcement that renowned pharmacist and healthcare leader, Ahmed I. Yakasai, will serve as the chairman of the occasion and Book Chief Launcher at the unveiling of the “OPPAN Harmonised Oncology Pharmacy Practice Manual.” […]

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Stakeholders Advocate Improved Lupus Care

News Agency Report — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:21:05 +0000

Stakeholders, health experts and persons living with lupus have demanded stronger awareness, improved diagnosis, financial assistance and better healthcare services for Nigerians battling the chronic autoimmune disease across communities nationwide. They made the call on Sunday in Abuja during activities commemorating the 2026 World Lupus Day themed “Make Lupus Visible Together,” organised by the […]

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Nigeria Can Become Africa’s Pharmacy

Lolu Ojo — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:24:27 +0000

-Why the future of pharmaceutical business in Nigeria is bright Few industries sit at the intersection of health security, economic development, and national sovereignty as powerfully as the pharmaceutical industry. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a critical global reality: nations that cannot produce their own medicines are vulnerable. When supply chains break down or global […]

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Olanike Towobola: Lagos-Born Nurse who Made American History

Ola Aboderin — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:59:50 +0000

When the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) was established in 1911, women in Oregon had only just won the right to vote, and the idea that a Nigerian-born Black woman might one day lead the institution would have been inconceivable to its founders. Fast forward 115 years, and that is precisely what has happened. […]

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Lady Pharmacists Decry Hospital Infrastructural Deficits, Set for 17th Biennial Conference

Temitope Obayendo — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:49:24 +0000

The National Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) has decried the gross shortage of healthcare infrastructure in most public hospitals across the country, warning that the situation has contributed to preventable deaths and rising morbidity among patients. The association noted that the disparity in healthcare infrastructure remains one of the major differences between private and public […]

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Hypertension in Focus: Defeating the Silent Killer

Onyinye Chiekwe — Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:49 +0000

Hypertension again? Yes, indeed! In my opinion, for a disease as silent and harmful as hypertension is, we don’t talk about it LOUD enough. Even though hypertension is one of the leading causes of death globally, it often goes unnoticed until serious damage has already occurred. This paradox of high prevalence but late diagnosis […]

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5th WASPEN Clinical Nutrition Conference Holds at FMC Asaba June 22–25

Temitope Obayendo — Sat, 09 May 2026 09:20:07 +0000

The 5th Annual Clinical Nutrition Conference of the West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) is set to hold from 22 to 25 of June, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State, bringing together healthcare professionals, nutrition experts, policymakers, and researchers committed to advancing clinical nutrition practice in Nigeria and […]

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IPMIN Donates N6.4m to Sponsor Visually Impaired Students to Law school

Ranmilowo Ojalumo — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:45:57 +0000

As part of efforts to support inclusive education and empower persons with disabilities, the Indian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Importers in Nigeria (IPMIN) has donated N6.4 million to sponsor two visually impaired students of Bethesda Home and School for the Blind to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. IPMIN announced the donation during a visit to […]

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What is the primary purpose of radiopharmaceuticals in medicines?

Admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:20:17 +0000

What is the primary purpose of radiopharmaceuticals in medicines? (a) To treat bacterial infections (b) To diagnose diseases (c) To perform cosmetic procedures (d) To repair broken bones What is the full form of ADR? (a) Acute Drug Response (b) Adverse Diagnostic Result (c) Advanced Drug Regulation (d) Adverse Drug Reaction

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