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Pharmacists Raise Concerns Over Combining Vitamin D with Anti-hypertensive Drugs Pharmacists say while taking supplements can support overall health, they can, however, interact with medications, potentially affecting their effe

WHO Projects 5.1m Nurses, Midwives Shortfall Worldwide by 2030 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says while there are currently an estimated 29 million nurses and 2.2 million midwives worldwide, a projected shortfall of 4.8 mi

WHO: Teen Pregnancy Surge In Delta Concerning Dr. Faith Ireye, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinator in Delta State, is urging the state government and other stakeholders to address the rising cases of teenage pregnanc

NDLEA Intercepts Trailers Loaded With Opioids, Codeine In Lagos National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have recently intercepted three trailer loads of opioids at Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin LGA in Lagos.

Four Die From Mysterious Illness As Zamfara Govt Issues Children At Risk Warning Zamfara government officials have released a statement that warned children were at risk after four people died from a mysterious illness in Nigeri

NMA Inaugurates New Executives, Seeks Collaboration For Healthcare Advancement The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has just inaugurated a new team of executives to steer the association while seeking the collaboration of all

FCMB, USAID Partner To Strengthen Private Health Sector During a ceremony that was held at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, Melissa Jones, the Mission Director of the U.S. Agency for Internatio

Expert Praises Nigerian Nurses for Their Dedication and Hard Work On the occasion of International Nurses Day, Head Nursing (Hospital Services) at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Olajumoke Akinola, commended Nigerian

NAFDAC Shuts Down Illegal Alcohol Factory in Lagos, Arrests Manufacturer Thel National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully dismantled an illegal alcohol factory in Badagry, Lagos, as par