Pharmanews https://pharmanewsonline.com/ Pharmaceuticals - Health Journal - Drugs - Medical periodicals - Publishing - Training - Pharmanewsonline.com Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:33:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://pharmanewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-pn-32x32.png Pharmanews https://pharmanewsonline.com/ 32 32 NHEA 2026 to honour healthcare icons, as Salako, Sanwo-Olu, others grace event https://pharmanewsonline.com/nhea-2026-to-honour-healthcare-icons-as-salako-sanwo-olu-others-grace-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nhea-2026-to-honour-healthcare-icons-as-salako-sanwo-olu-others-grace-event https://pharmanewsonline.com/nhea-2026-to-honour-healthcare-icons-as-salako-sanwo-olu-others-grace-event/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:33:33 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347765   The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA), Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare recognition platform, has announced the recipients of its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards and Special Recognition Awards ahead of the grand ceremony scheduled for Friday, 26 June, 2026, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, regulators, […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/nhea-2026-to-honour-healthcare-icons-as-salako-sanwo-olu-others-grace-event/feed/ 0 Pharm.(Mrs) Regina Chichi-Agir is our personality for June https://pharmanewsonline.com/pharm-mrs-regina-chichi-agir-is-our-personality-for-june/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pharm-mrs-regina-chichi-agir-is-our-personality-for-june https://pharmanewsonline.com/pharm-mrs-regina-chichi-agir-is-our-personality-for-june/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:44:49 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347630     Pharm. (Mrs) Regina Mngohol Chichi-Agir is the director of pharmaceutical services at the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services. She is also the national treasurer of the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs). A distinguished public health administrator and pharmacist, she is widely recognised for her leadership in pharmaceutical governance, regulatory affairs, […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/pharm-mrs-regina-chichi-agir-is-our-personality-for-june/feed/ 0 Sickle Cell Warriors demand inclusion of treatment in health insurance https://pharmanewsonline.com/sickle-cell-warriors-demand-inclusion-of-treatment-in-health-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sickle-cell-warriors-demand-inclusion-of-treatment-in-health-insurance https://pharmanewsonline.com/sickle-cell-warriors-demand-inclusion-of-treatment-in-health-insurance/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:34:21 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347758   Sickle Cell warriors and medical professionals at the weekend called for more support from government and inclusion of sickle cell treatment in health insurance packages, The warriors and medical personnel made the call at a programme organised by the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department of the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta to commemorate the […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/sickle-cell-warriors-demand-inclusion-of-treatment-in-health-insurance/feed/ 0 Sexual violence: FG calls for urgent action https://pharmanewsonline.com/sexual-violence-fg-calls-for-urgent-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sexual-violence-fg-calls-for-urgent-action https://pharmanewsonline.com/sexual-violence-fg-calls-for-urgent-action/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:16:08 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347756   The Federal Government has called for a whole-of-society approach to ending conflict-related sexual violence, urging stakeholders to strengthen prevention, protection and accountability measures to safeguard vulnerable populations across affected communities nationwide. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made the call in a statement marking the International Day for the Elimination […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/sexual-violence-fg-calls-for-urgent-action/feed/ 0 Maggi engages stakeholders on food quality, safety standards https://pharmanewsonline.com/maggi-engages-stakeholders-on-food-quality-safety-standards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maggi-engages-stakeholders-on-food-quality-safety-standards https://pharmanewsonline.com/maggi-engages-stakeholders-on-food-quality-safety-standards/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:45:04 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347745   As part of activities commemorating World Food Safety Day, Maggi has engaged stakeholders across its value chain in a series of activities aimed at promoting greater understanding of food quality and safety standards. The initiative brought together suppliers, distributors, consumers, journalists and digital content creators, providing participants with firsthand insights into the processes and […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/maggi-engages-stakeholders-on-food-quality-safety-standards/feed/ 0 Reals Pharma clocks 30, unveils new therapy for acid-related disorders https://pharmanewsonline.com/reals-pharma-clocks-30-unveils-new-therapy-for-acid-related-disorders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reals-pharma-clocks-30-unveils-new-therapy-for-acid-related-disorders https://pharmanewsonline.com/reals-pharma-clocks-30-unveils-new-therapy-for-acid-related-disorders/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:33:30 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347746 – Reaffirms commitment to excellence Reals Pharmaceutical Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence, innovation and provision of affordable, quality medicines for the wellbeing of Nigerians and humanity. The company restated the commitment recently when it celebrated 30 years of operations and excellence in the healthcare sector, even as it unveiled a new product, Dr […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/reals-pharma-clocks-30-unveils-new-therapy-for-acid-related-disorders/feed/ 0 Healthcare has no religion, experts declare https://pharmanewsonline.com/healthcare-has-no-religion-experts-declare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthcare-has-no-religion-experts-declare https://pharmanewsonline.com/healthcare-has-no-religion-experts-declare/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:35:34 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347739 :-As Victory Drugs, Muslim Community partner to improve healthcare access   Health experts have reiterated that access to healthcare transcends religious and social boundaries, calling for deeper collaboration between stakeholders to improve early detection and prevention of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria. The position was reinforced during a comprehensive health fair organised by Victory Drugs Pharmacy […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/healthcare-has-no-religion-experts-declare/feed/ 0 Fidson boosts healthcare, donates theatre pharmacy  to FMC Asaba https://pharmanewsonline.com/fidson-boosts-healthcare-donates-theatre-pharmacy-to-fmc-asaba/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fidson-boosts-healthcare-donates-theatre-pharmacy-to-fmc-asaba https://pharmanewsonline.com/fidson-boosts-healthcare-donates-theatre-pharmacy-to-fmc-asaba/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:36:20 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347735     Fidson Healthcare PLC, on Thursday, donated a multi-million naira Theatre Pharmacy to Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State. At the inauguration of the pharmacy, the  Commercial Director, Mr Ola Ijimakin, said the company donated to the facility because of the great job being done there to save lives. He said that the […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/fidson-boosts-healthcare-donates-theatre-pharmacy-to-fmc-asaba/feed/ 0 Ezeh decries unethical pharmacy practices, warns against license trading https://pharmanewsonline.com/ezeh-decries-unethical-pharmacy-practices-warns-against-license-trading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ezeh-decries-unethical-pharmacy-practices-warns-against-license-trading https://pharmanewsonline.com/ezeh-decries-unethical-pharmacy-practices-warns-against-license-trading/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:48:50 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347732   The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh, has decried rising unethical practices in the pharmaceutical sector, warning against licence trading, improper dispensing of medicines and the growing incidence of “register and go” operations in community pharmacy practice. Ezeh, who spoke at the Oyo State ACPN 2026 […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/ezeh-decries-unethical-pharmacy-practices-warns-against-license-trading/feed/ 0 Oyo ACPN tasks members on ethics, compliance, professional standards https://pharmanewsonline.com/oyo-acpn-tasks-members-on-ethics-compliance-professional-standards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oyo-acpn-tasks-members-on-ethics-compliance-professional-standards https://pharmanewsonline.com/oyo-acpn-tasks-members-on-ethics-compliance-professional-standards/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:12:05 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347724   It was a gathering meant for intellectual discourse and thought-provoking ideas, as the national leadership of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) and other major stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector assembled at the Mauve 21 event hall, Ring Road, Ibadan, for a brainstorming session at the recently held 2026 Oyo ACPN Summit. […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/oyo-acpn-tasks-members-on-ethics-compliance-professional-standards/feed/ 0 LASHMA plans policy changes to curb seasonal enrollment https://pharmanewsonline.com/lashma-plans-policy-changes-to-curb-seasonal-enrollment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lashma-plans-policy-changes-to-curb-seasonal-enrollment https://pharmanewsonline.com/lashma-plans-policy-changes-to-curb-seasonal-enrollment/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:53:32 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347721     In a decisive move to protect the financial integrity of the state’s healthcare delivery system, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LSHMA) has announced upcoming policy changes effective 1 August, 2026, aimed at curbing “seasonal enrollment” loopholes where residents exploit the system. The health agency has observed with concern that many citizens only […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/lashma-plans-policy-changes-to-curb-seasonal-enrollment/feed/ 0 Milo Basketball: St. Jude Girls, King Amakree Academy seal national final spots https://pharmanewsonline.com/milo-basketball-st-jude-girls-king-amakree-academy-seal-national-final-spots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=milo-basketball-st-jude-girls-king-amakree-academy-seal-national-final-spots https://pharmanewsonline.com/milo-basketball-st-jude-girls-king-amakree-academy-seal-national-final-spots/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:02:58 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347718   The intense race to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals reached a thrilling crescendo at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference. The highly competitive regional tournament saw grassroots basketball talent at its finest, as teams battled fiercely for regional supremacy and a coveted […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/milo-basketball-st-jude-girls-king-amakree-academy-seal-national-final-spots/feed/ 0 The monophasic liquid dosage form is ……. Solutions. https://pharmanewsonline.com/the-monophasic-liquid-dosage-form-is-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-monophasic-liquid-dosage-form-is-solutions https://pharmanewsonline.com/the-monophasic-liquid-dosage-form-is-solutions/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:58:11 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347715 The monophasic liquid dosage form is ……. Solutions. a) True b) Course c) Fine d) Micro The component present in solution in small quantity is known as….. a) Solvent b) Solution c) Solute d) Liquid

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/the-monophasic-liquid-dosage-form-is-solutions/feed/ 5 Child protection: UNICEF urges states to boost systems https://pharmanewsonline.com/child-protection-unicef-urges-states-to-boost-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-protection-unicef-urges-states-to-boost-systems https://pharmanewsonline.com/child-protection-unicef-urges-states-to-boost-systems/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:40 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347712   The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged state governments to strengthen child protection systems through increased funding, improved coordination and deployment of qualified social workers to safeguard vulnerable children nationwide. Mona Aika, officer-in-charge, Child Protection, UNICEF Nigeria, made the call in Abuja at the National Policy Forum on Women, Children and Families attended […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/child-protection-unicef-urges-states-to-boost-systems/feed/ 0 SPSMN urges professionalism, integrity at induction ceremony https://pharmanewsonline.com/spsmn-urges-professionalism-integrity-at-induction-ceremony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spsmn-urges-professionalism-integrity-at-induction-ceremony https://pharmanewsonline.com/spsmn-urges-professionalism-integrity-at-induction-ceremony/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:28:18 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347709   The Society for Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing of Nigeria (SPSMN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing professionalism, ethical practice and capacity development within Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sales and marketing sector, as it inducted new members and invested fellows at its 2026 Induction Ceremony and Investiture of Fellows. Speaking at the event, the President of SPSMN, […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/spsmn-urges-professionalism-integrity-at-induction-ceremony/feed/ 0 Faes Farma launches Deflazacort, Hidroferol with lesser adverse effects on patients https://pharmanewsonline.com/faes-farma-launches-deflazacort-hidroferol-with-lesser-adverse-effects-on-patients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faes-farma-launches-deflazacort-hidroferol-with-lesser-adverse-effects-on-patients https://pharmanewsonline.com/faes-farma-launches-deflazacort-hidroferol-with-lesser-adverse-effects-on-patients/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:12:03 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347702   In response to practitioners’ search for corticosteroids with fewer adverse effects on patients and a vitamin D supplement with better bioavailability in the bloodstream, Faes Farma, a leading Spanish international pharmaceutical company, has launched two new products: Deflazacort, an oral corticosteroid, and Hidroferol, a fast-acting vitamin D supplement. The unveiling of the innovative products, […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/faes-farma-launches-deflazacort-hidroferol-with-lesser-adverse-effects-on-patients/feed/ 0 Beyond targets: A practical dashboard for sales management excellence https://pharmanewsonline.com/beyond-targets-a-practical-dashboard-for-sales-management-excellence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-targets-a-practical-dashboard-for-sales-management-excellence https://pharmanewsonline.com/beyond-targets-a-practical-dashboard-for-sales-management-excellence/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:26:40 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347629 It is reasonable to assume that you want to succeed. Most sales managers in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry began their careers as medical or sales representatives—competitive, ambitious, and results-driven individuals. However, the transition from individual contributor to team leader introduces a different performance equation. In competitive environments, the margin between average and exceptional performance is often […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/beyond-targets-a-practical-dashboard-for-sales-management-excellence/feed/ 0 Iron-rich traditional foods crucial for boosting blood donation -Nutritionists https://pharmanewsonline.com/iron-rich-traditional-foods-crucial-for-boosting-blood-donation-nutritionists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iron-rich-traditional-foods-crucial-for-boosting-blood-donation-nutritionists https://pharmanewsonline.com/iron-rich-traditional-foods-crucial-for-boosting-blood-donation-nutritionists/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:17:44 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347695   Nutrition acts as the foundational pillar for sustaining a healthy pool of voluntary, unpaid blood donors, nutritionists emphasise as Nigeria joins the world to mark World Blood Donor Day on Sunday. World Blood Donor Day is marked annually on 14 June. The global campaign with the 2026 theme, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/iron-rich-traditional-foods-crucial-for-boosting-blood-donation-nutritionists/feed/ 0 FG launches healthcare electrification marketplace to attract private investment https://pharmanewsonline.com/fg-launches-healthcare-electrification-marketplace-to-attract-private-investment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-launches-healthcare-electrification-marketplace-to-attract-private-investment https://pharmanewsonline.com/fg-launches-healthcare-electrification-marketplace-to-attract-private-investment/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:55 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347693 The Federal Government has launched a landmark healthcare electrification marketplace aimed at attracting private sector investment to provide sustainable electricity to healthcare facilities across the country under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI). The initiative, unveiled at the National Healthcare Electrification Investors Matchmaking Forum in Lagos, is designed to address persistent energy challenges in […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/fg-launches-healthcare-electrification-marketplace-to-attract-private-investment/feed/ 0 Which of the following is a Eutectic substance https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-of-the-following-is-a-eutectic-substance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-of-the-following-is-a-eutectic-substance https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-of-the-following-is-a-eutectic-substance/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:23:51 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347690 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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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/which-of-the-following-is-a-eutectic-substance/feed/ 5 How gaming and gambling addictions are breaking mental health https://pharmanewsonline.com/how-gaming-and-gambling-addictions-are-breaking-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-gaming-and-gambling-addictions-are-breaking-mental-health https://pharmanewsonline.com/how-gaming-and-gambling-addictions-are-breaking-mental-health/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:38:42 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347686   Gaming and gambling addiction have placed a huge burden on mental health, with inadequate data and effective sanctions as major barriers to addressing the addiction, stakeholders say. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), gambling is risking money (or another item of value) on an event of uncertain outcome, with the possibility of gaining […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/how-gaming-and-gambling-addictions-are-breaking-mental-health/feed/ 0 Democracy needs women: Why inclusion matters now more than ever https://pharmanewsonline.com/democracy-needs-women-why-inclusion-matters-now-more-than-ever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=democracy-needs-women-why-inclusion-matters-now-more-than-ever https://pharmanewsonline.com/democracy-needs-women-why-inclusion-matters-now-more-than-ever/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:05:45 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347684   Gatefield, a non-governmental organisation, has called for greater inclusion of women in politics, lamenting that gender diversification continues to receive inadequate attention across Nigeria’s political landscape. The organisation, which focuses on advocacy and campaigns aimed at promoting positive social change and ending gender harassment, expressed concern over what it described as the alarmingly low […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/democracy-needs-women-why-inclusion-matters-now-more-than-ever/feed/ 0 Community participation key to universal health coverage, expert says https://pharmanewsonline.com/community-participation-key-to-universal-health-coverage-expert-says/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-participation-key-to-universal-health-coverage-expert-says https://pharmanewsonline.com/community-participation-key-to-universal-health-coverage-expert-says/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:37:21 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347681   The President, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, has urged local government chairmen in Kogi State to prioritise community involvement to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Kene made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja at a two-day Local Government Area (LGA) Dialogue themed, “The Role of Strategic Leadership in […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/community-participation-key-to-universal-health-coverage-expert-says/feed/ 0 Ebola Threat: Health writers seek inclusion in Presidential Task Force https://pharmanewsonline.com/ebola-threat-health-writers-seek-inclusion-in-presidential-task-force/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ebola-threat-health-writers-seek-inclusion-in-presidential-task-force https://pharmanewsonline.com/ebola-threat-health-writers-seek-inclusion-in-presidential-task-force/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:35 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347679 –Commend N10bn emergency fund   The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include the association in the newly constituted Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness, citing the critical role of specialised health journalists in combating misinformation and ensuring accurate dissemination of public health information. The association […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/ebola-threat-health-writers-seek-inclusion-in-presidential-task-force/feed/ 0 What do you understand by Second-order pain? https://pharmanewsonline.com/what-do-you-understand-by-second-order-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-you-understand-by-second-order-pain https://pharmanewsonline.com/what-do-you-understand-by-second-order-pain/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:13:27 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=110959 Second-order pain is: a) Sharp, well-localized pain b) Dull, burning pain c) Associated with fine myelinated A-delta fibers d) Effectively reduced by non-narcotic analgesics

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/what-do-you-understand-by-second-order-pain/feed/ 7 Menopause, women’s health to headline NAPPSA 2026 Annual Charity Ball https://pharmanewsonline.com/menopause-womens-health-to-headline-nappsa-2026-annual-charity-ball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=menopause-womens-health-to-headline-nappsa-2026-annual-charity-ball https://pharmanewsonline.com/menopause-womens-health-to-headline-nappsa-2026-annual-charity-ball/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:50 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347671     The Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA) has announced that menopause and women’s health will be the central focus of its 2026 Annual Charity Ball, scheduled for 11 July, 2026. The flagship fundraising event is expected to bring together pharmacists, healthcare leaders, corporate sponsors, policymakers, and community advocates […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/menopause-womens-health-to-headline-nappsa-2026-annual-charity-ball/feed/ 0  MILO Basketball Champion: GSS Gboko, Father O’Connell emerge winners https://pharmanewsonline.com/milo-basketball-champion-gss-gboko-father-oconnell-emerge-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=milo-basketball-champion-gss-gboko-father-oconnell-emerge-winners https://pharmanewsonline.com/milo-basketball-champion-gss-gboko-father-oconnell-emerge-winners/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:18:12 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347668   With the conclusion of the Central Conference regional finals at the 26th MILO Basketball Championship, Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, and Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, have emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories, respectively. At the Central Conference regional finals, seven schools competed for a place at the National Finals. […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/milo-basketball-champion-gss-gboko-father-oconnell-emerge-winners/feed/ 0 Child labour, trafficking offenders risk jail terms, lawyers warn https://pharmanewsonline.com/child-labour-trafficking-offenders-risk-jail-terms-lawyers-warn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-labour-trafficking-offenders-risk-jail-terms-lawyers-warn https://pharmanewsonline.com/child-labour-trafficking-offenders-risk-jail-terms-lawyers-warn/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:15:46 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347665   Some legal practitioners have warned that individuals involved in child labour and trafficking risk prosecution, imprisonment and fines under Nigerian laws. The lawyers spoke with newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos, calling for stronger enforcement of child protection laws to curb the exploitation of children across the country. Child labour involves engaging children in work […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/child-labour-trafficking-offenders-risk-jail-terms-lawyers-warn/feed/ 0 Talent is not enough https://pharmanewsonline.com/talent-is-not-enough/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=talent-is-not-enough https://pharmanewsonline.com/talent-is-not-enough/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:56 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347631   “Talent is never enough. With few exceptions, the best players are the hardest workers.” – Magic Johnson Experts define talent as a natural aptitude or innate ability to perform certain activities with efficiency and ease, often described as a “gift” or superior ability. It represents a recurring pattern of thought or behaviour that, when […]

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]]> https://pharmanewsonline.com/talent-is-not-enough/feed/ 0 Hantavirus: History, causes and treatment https://pharmanewsonline.com/hantavirus-history-causes-and-treatment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hantavirus-history-causes-and-treatment https://pharmanewsonline.com/hantavirus-history-causes-and-treatment/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:32:34 +0000 https://pharmanewsonline.com/?p=347660   Hantavirus is a rare but dangerous disease caused by a group of viruses mainly carried by rodents such as rats and mice. Although it is not as common as some infectious diseases, hantavirus can lead to severe health complications and death if urgent medical attention is not received. The disease has become an important […]

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