Pharmanews https://pharmanewsonline.com/ Pharmaceuticals - Health Journal - Drugs - Medical periodicals - Publishing - Training - Pharmanewsonline.com Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:33:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://pharmanewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-pn-32x32.png Pharmanews https://pharmanewsonline.com/ 32 32 Which pharmacokinetic parameter is most directly used to determine the maintenance dosing rate of a drug given by continuous intravenous infusion? https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-pharmacokinetic-parameter-is-most-directly-used-to-determine-the-maintenance-dosing-rate-of-a-drug-given-by-continuous-intravenous-infusion/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-pharmacokinetic-parameter-is-most-directly-used-to-determine-the-maintenance-dosing-rate-of-a-drug-given-by-continuous-intravenous-infusion/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:33:29 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348504   Which pharmacokinetic parameter is most directly used to determine the maintenance dosing rate of a drug given by continuous intravenous infusion? A. Bioavailability B. Half-life C. Clearance D. Volume of distribution A weakly basic drug has a pKa of 8.0. At a physiological pH of 7.0, which statement best describes its ionisation state? A. […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-pharmacokinetic-parameter-is-most-directly-used-to-determine-the-maintenance-dosing-rate-of-a-drug-given-by-continuous-intravenous-infusion/feed/ 5 TBAs, FBAs urged to reduce maternal casualties https://pharmanewsonline.com/tbas-fbas-urged-to-reduce-maternal-casualties/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/tbas-fbas-urged-to-reduce-maternal-casualties/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:11:54 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348500   Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and Faith-Based Birth Attendants (FBAs) operating at the grassroots have been sensitised on the need to reduce maternal deaths during childbirth. The sensitisation programme was organised by the Rotary Club of Lagos Royale. Speaking during the outreach at the Orile Agege Primary Health Centre, Lagos, the Charter President of the […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/tbas-fbas-urged-to-reduce-maternal-casualties/feed/ 0 Solving pharma workforce problems requires better management, not blaming young pharmacists — Odukoya https://pharmanewsonline.com/solving-pharma-workforce-problems-requires-better-management-not-blaming-young-pharmacists-odukoya/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/solving-pharma-workforce-problems-requires-better-management-not-blaming-young-pharmacists-odukoya/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:55:10 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348498   Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard Pharmacy Limited, Pharm. Taofik Odukoya, has urged community pharmacy owners to stop blaming young pharmacists for the industry’s workforce challenges and instead create workplaces that attract, develop and retain talent. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Pharmanews in Abuja, the award-winning community pharmacist said the dynamics of […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/solving-pharma-workforce-problems-requires-better-management-not-blaming-young-pharmacists-odukoya/feed/ 0 Building a system that supports breastfeeding mothers https://pharmanewsonline.com/building-a-system-that-supports-breastfeeding-mothers/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/building-a-system-that-supports-breastfeeding-mothers/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:45:52 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348493 World Breastfeeding Week 2026, observed globally from 1 to 7 August, has once again drawn attention to the lifelong significance of breastfeeding for child health and national development. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” placed particular emphasis on the economic value of exclusive breastfeeding and on the systems […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/building-a-system-that-supports-breastfeeding-mothers/feed/ 0 From terror to triumph: Cancer survivors share stories of courage and resilience https://pharmanewsonline.com/from-terror-to-triumph-cancer-survivors-share-stories-of-courage-and-resilience/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/from-terror-to-triumph-cancer-survivors-share-stories-of-courage-and-resilience/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:24:21 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348483     Fear can be tormenting and deeply devastating, especially when attached to a cancer diagnosis. But for many survivors, confronting that fear, seeking treatment and finding support can transform a terrifying diagnosis into a story of survival. “Cancer made me discover a new passion in life,” said Tosin Adewale, a 32-year-old man who was […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/from-terror-to-triumph-cancer-survivors-share-stories-of-courage-and-resilience/feed/ 0 Waste disposal crisis and public health in Lagos https://pharmanewsonline.com/waste-disposal-crisis-and-public-health-in-lagos/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/waste-disposal-crisis-and-public-health-in-lagos/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:44:42 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348480   The rate at which massive waste dumps are lining Lagos road medians should deeply concern the state government. This disturbing development is making a caricature of the state’s famous reputation as the Centre of Excellence. Excellence cannot coexist with the proliferation of filth. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu should therefore rise to the occasion and address […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/waste-disposal-crisis-and-public-health-in-lagos/feed/ 0 FIP advocates support for women, informal carers through pharmacist-led care https://pharmanewsonline.com/fip-advocates-support-for-women-informal-carers-through-pharmacist-led-care/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/fip-advocates-support-for-women-informal-carers-through-pharmacist-led-care/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:16:43 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348470   The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has called for stronger action to support and empower women and informal carers through pharmacist-led care. FIP, through a new statement of policy shared with Pharmanewsonline, disclosed that women, who constitute the majority of informal carers, are largely responsible for managing medicines and providing support to loved ones. However, […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/fip-advocates-support-for-women-informal-carers-through-pharmacist-led-care/feed/ 0 Experts seek better contraception access https://pharmanewsonline.com/experts-seek-better-contraception-access/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/experts-seek-better-contraception-access/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:37 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348467   Stakeholders in the health and legal sectors have called for improved access to contraception and professional medical care to prevent avoidable maternal deaths. They made the call on Monday during a memorial and advocacy meeting on preventing maternal deaths from unsafe maternal health practices. The meeting was held in Lagos to honour women and girls […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/experts-seek-better-contraception-access/feed/ 0 Martins Emeje emerges Leadership Public Service Person of the Year 2026 https://pharmanewsonline.com/martins-emeje-emerges-leadership-public-service-person-of-the-year-2026/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/martins-emeje-emerges-leadership-public-service-person-of-the-year-2026/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:07:52 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348455   The  Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Professor Martins Ochubiojo Emeje, has won the Leadership Newspapers Public Service Person of the Year Award 2026. His emergence as the award recipient was based on his numerous innovations in natural medicine and his pioneering role in Nanomedicine in Nigeria. Prof. Emeje […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/martins-emeje-emerges-leadership-public-service-person-of-the-year-2026/feed/ 0 AI integration crucial to strengthen health research-Experts https://pharmanewsonline.com/ai-integration-crucial-to-strengthen-health-research-experts/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/ai-integration-crucial-to-strengthen-health-research-experts/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:29:57 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348449 Dr Oladipo Kolawole, an infectious disease expert, says Africa must strengthen its capacity to own, analyse and develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools from its genomic data to improve disease surveillance and public health outcomes. Kolawole, an associate professor of Infectious Diseases, made the call at the HVN) on Monday in Abuja. The symposium was themed: […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/ai-integration-crucial-to-strengthen-health-research-experts/feed/ 0 WHO to FG: Standardise documentation, regulation of traditional medicine https://pharmanewsonline.com/who-to-fg-standardise-documentation-regulation-of-traditional-medicine/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/who-to-fg-standardise-documentation-regulation-of-traditional-medicine/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:58 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348442 -As NNMDA celebrates 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to invest in the proper documentation and regulation of traditional medicine, arguing that this is the only means of harnessing the nation’s rich natural heritage to achieve Universal Health Coverage. The global apex health institution […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/who-to-fg-standardise-documentation-regulation-of-traditional-medicine/feed/ 0 Policy inconsistency threatens Nigeria’s pharma manufacturing, says PMG-MAN https://pharmanewsonline.com/policy-inconsistency-threatens-nigerias-pharma-manufacturing-says-pmg-man/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/policy-inconsistency-threatens-nigerias-pharma-manufacturing-says-pmg-man/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:43:45 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348435   The Executive Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMG-MAN), Pharm. Frank Mounemeh, has identified policy inconsistency and poor implementation as the biggest challenges confronting pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria. Mounemeh said that while the Federal Government had introduced several policies aimed at strengthening local pharmaceutical production, inconsistencies in implementation […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/policy-inconsistency-threatens-nigerias-pharma-manufacturing-says-pmg-man/feed/ 0 Can a doctor or pharmacist be sued for giving medical advice through Whatsapp or social media? https://pharmanewsonline.com/can-a-doctor-or-pharmacist-be-sued-for-giving-medical-advice-through-whatsapp-or-social-media/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/can-a-doctor-or-pharmacist-be-sued-for-giving-medical-advice-through-whatsapp-or-social-media/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:50:24 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348432   Case scenario A patient sends a doctor a WhatsApp message describing abdominal pain and attaches laboratory results. Without a physical examination, the doctor recommends medication and assures the patient that the condition is not serious. The patient’s condition deteriorates, and the patient alleges that the advice delayed proper treatment. Similarly, a pharmacist recommends medication […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/can-a-doctor-or-pharmacist-be-sued-for-giving-medical-advice-through-whatsapp-or-social-media/feed/ 0 Ayuba, Ezeh push for policy influence, healthcare transformation https://pharmanewsonline.com/ayuba-ezeh-push-for-policy-influence-healthcare-transformation-2/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/ayuba-ezeh-push-for-policy-influence-healthcare-transformation-2/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:13:42 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348430 The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Pharm. Tanko Ayuba, and the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ezeh Igwekanma Ambrose, have called on pharmacists to take a more active role in shaping health policies and driving healthcare transformation in the country. The duo made the call […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/ayuba-ezeh-push-for-policy-influence-healthcare-transformation-2/feed/ 0 Time is life, use it wisely https://pharmanewsonline.com/time-is-life-use-it-wisely/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/time-is-life-use-it-wisely/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:43:06 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348422 Time is God’s most universal gift to humanity. Every person is given the same twenty-four hours each day, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, social status or economic background. You cannot slow it down or speed it up, but you can decide how you use it. What you are today, and what you become tomorrow, depends […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/time-is-life-use-it-wisely/feed/ 0 Health commissioner, pharmacists differ over consultancy cadre https://pharmanewsonline.com/health-commissioner-pharmacists-differ-over-consultancy-cadre/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/health-commissioner-pharmacists-differ-over-consultancy-cadre/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:24:59 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348414   There seems to be no end in sight to the delayed implementation of the consultant pharmacists’ cadre in Lagos State, as the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has expressed disagreement with pharmacists’ demand for the title, urging them to exercise caution in making the request, especially in a medical environment where the position […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/health-commissioner-pharmacists-differ-over-consultancy-cadre/feed/ 0 Experts say Nigeria not yet serious about medicine security, call for strong political will https://pharmanewsonline.com/experts-say-nigeria-not-yet-serious-about-medicine-security-call-for-strong-political-will/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/experts-say-nigeria-not-yet-serious-about-medicine-security-call-for-strong-political-will/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:13:03 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348411   Nigeria’s inability to achieve medicine security is not due to a lack of laws or regulatory frameworks but to a lack of political will and commitment to implementing existing policies, pharmaceutical experts have said. The experts cited the country’s continued dependence on imported medicines, foreign exchange volatility, high operating costs, weak supply chain coordination […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/experts-say-nigeria-not-yet-serious-about-medicine-security-call-for-strong-political-will/feed/ 1 Which natural product is the major active alkaloid historically associated with the antimalarial activity of Cinchona bark? https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-natural-product-is-the-major-active-alkaloid-historically-associated-with-the-antimalarial-activity-of-cinchona-bark/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-natural-product-is-the-major-active-alkaloid-historically-associated-with-the-antimalarial-activity-of-cinchona-bark/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:13:20 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348408 Which natural product is the major active alkaloid historically associated with the antimalarial activity of Cinchona bark? A. Atropine B. Nicotine C. Quinine D. Morphine   2.Which dosage form is designed to release its drug gradually over an extended period rather than releasing the entire dose immediately? A. Effervescent tablet B. Modified-release tablet C. Immediate-release […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-natural-product-is-the-major-active-alkaloid-historically-associated-with-the-antimalarial-activity-of-cinchona-bark/feed/ 7 Pharmanews Journal September PDF Edition Free Download https://pharmanewsonline.com/pharmanews-journal-september-pdf-edition-free-download-2026/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/pharmanews-journal-september-pdf-edition-free-download-2026/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:11:18 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=21426 Pharmanews is the largest circulating health periodical, covering all the 36 states of Nigeria and beyond. Pharmanews continues to break new grounds in health reportage and has established an enviable reputation in the healthcare sector and in the pharmaceutical industry, in particular.

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/pharmanews-journal-september-pdf-edition-free-download-2026/feed/ 12 FG, experts demand more investment in precision cancer care https://pharmanewsonline.com/fg-experts-demand-more-investment-in-precision-cancer-care/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/fg-experts-demand-more-investment-in-precision-cancer-care/#respond Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:08:44 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348393   The Federal Government and experts in cancer care have called for increased investment in radiopharmaceutical therapy, research, infrastructure and manpower development to expand access to precision cancer treatment in Nigeria and across Africa. The call was made in Lagos at the International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (ISRT) 2026, organised to advance the use of […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/fg-experts-demand-more-investment-in-precision-cancer-care/feed/ 0 PCN seals 430 medicine outlets in Yobe over regulatory breaches https://pharmanewsonline.com/pcn-seals-430-medicine-outlets-in-yobe-over-regulatory-breaches/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/pcn-seals-430-medicine-outlets-in-yobe-over-regulatory-breaches/#respond Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:39:51 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348391   The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) says it has sealed 430 medicine outlets in Yobe State for different regulatory offences, ranging from illegal operations and unauthorised access to medicines to poor storage conditions. The enforcement activity, conducted during an inspection exercise by the agency at the weekend, covered a total of 601 premises, including […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/pcn-seals-430-medicine-outlets-in-yobe-over-regulatory-breaches/feed/ 0 WHO declared Uganda free from ebola outbreak. https://pharmanewsonline.com/who-declares-uganda-free-from-ebola-outbreak-the-africa-centres-for-disease-control-and-prevention-africa-cdc-in-collaboration-with-the-world-health-organization-who-has-hailed-the-end-of-the-eb/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/who-declares-uganda-free-from-ebola-outbreak-the-africa-centres-for-disease-control-and-prevention-africa-cdc-in-collaboration-with-the-world-health-organization-who-has-hailed-the-end-of-the-eb/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:31 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348388   The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has hailed the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda following a 42-day period without a new confirmed case. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, commended Uganda for its ability to take decisive action in mitigating […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/who-declares-uganda-free-from-ebola-outbreak-the-africa-centres-for-disease-control-and-prevention-africa-cdc-in-collaboration-with-the-world-health-organization-who-has-hailed-the-end-of-the-eb/feed/ 0 60% of child abuse cases involve incest- Edo Govt https://pharmanewsonline.com/60-of-child-abuse-cases-involve-incest-edo-govt/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/60-of-child-abuse-cases-involve-incest-edo-govt/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:32:16 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348379   The Edo Government says about 60 per cent of reported child abuse cases handled by its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development involve incest, particularly father-daughter sexual abuse The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Benin. Abdallah […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/60-of-child-abuse-cases-involve-incest-edo-govt/feed/ 0 Kidney failure: Expert urges Nigerians to watch diet https://pharmanewsonline.com/kidney-failure-expert-urges-nigerians-to-watch-diet/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/kidney-failure-expert-urges-nigerians-to-watch-diet/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:07:08 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348376   A medical doctor at a Dei-Dei hospital in Abuja, Dr Ummusalma Faruk, has urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to their lifestyle and dietary habits to general health, warning that several preventable risk factors could increase the risk of kidney disease and eventual kidney failure. She made the call in an interview with the News […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/kidney-failure-expert-urges-nigerians-to-watch-diet/feed/ 0 Which antidote is used for cyanide poisoning? https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-antidote-is-used-for-cyanide-poisoning-2/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-antidote-is-used-for-cyanide-poisoning-2/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:12:14 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348374   Which antidote is used for cyanide poisoning? A. Sodium thiosulfate B. Methylene blue C. Naloxone D. Protamine sulfate Which drug can cause gray baby syndrome? A. Gentamicin B. Chloramphenicol C. Vancomycin D. Tetracycline

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-antidote-is-used-for-cyanide-poisoning-2/feed/ 4 Cancer diagnosis: Pathologists seek stronger investment in digital pathology https://pharmanewsonline.com/cancer-diagnosis-pathologists-seek-stronger-investment-in-digital-pathology/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/cancer-diagnosis-pathologists-seek-stronger-investment-in-digital-pathology/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:43 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348370 Experts in pathology and cancer care have called for increased investment in pathology services to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria and West Africa. They also advocated the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. The experts made the call at the 16th Annual General Meeting and […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/cancer-diagnosis-pathologists-seek-stronger-investment-in-digital-pathology/feed/ 0 Public health experts urge stronger collaboration with lawmakers https://pharmanewsonline.com/public-health-experts-urge-stronger-collaboration-with-lawmakers/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/public-health-experts-urge-stronger-collaboration-with-lawmakers/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:29:37 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348363   The Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN) has called for stronger collaboration between public health professionals and lawmakers to create an enabling environment for effective healthcare delivery nationwide. The Secretary-General of SPHPN, Prof. Arinola Joda, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the sixth SPHPN […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/public-health-experts-urge-stronger-collaboration-with-lawmakers/feed/ 0 Medical lecturers to embark on three-day warning strike, Tuesday https://pharmanewsonline.com/medical-lecturers-to-embark-on-three-day-warning-strike-tuesday/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/medical-lecturers-to-embark-on-three-day-warning-strike-tuesday/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:58:36 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348347   The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has announced a three-day warning strike by medical lecturers across the country, beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The association said the industrial action followed a decision reached at the end of its National Emergency Council meeting. Acting National Secretary-General of NAMDA, Prof. Aniekan Peter, who […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/medical-lecturers-to-embark-on-three-day-warning-strike-tuesday/feed/ 0 20 cancer warning signs to watch as GLOBOCAN exposes care gaps https://pharmanewsonline.com/20-cancer-warning-signs-to-watch-as-globocan-exposes-care-gaps/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/20-cancer-warning-signs-to-watch-as-globocan-exposes-care-gaps/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:36 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348338     The latest Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) estimates have highlighted widening inequalities in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment globally, with an estimated 20.6 million new cancer cases and 9.8 million cancer deaths recorded in 2024. The report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released as the agency marked its 60th anniversary, […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/20-cancer-warning-signs-to-watch-as-globocan-exposes-care-gaps/feed/ 0 Which mechanism best explains the antibacterial action of beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin? https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-mechanism-best-explains-the-antibacterial-action-of-beta-lactam-antibiotics-such-as-penicillin-2/ https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-mechanism-best-explains-the-antibacterial-action-of-beta-lactam-antibiotics-such-as-penicillin-2/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:56:40 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=348333   1. Which mechanism best explains the antibacterial action of beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin? A. Inhibition of bacterial cell-wall synthesis. B. Inhibition of bacterial folate synthesis through dihydrofolate reductase. C. Inhibition of the 30S ribosomal subunit. D. Inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. 6. A weakly basic drug is more likely to become ionized in […]

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