Health

NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Paludex Drugs in Nigeria

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit Paludex tablets and suspensions in Nigeria. The counterfeit products, identified as Paludex Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets (80mg/480mg) and Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension (180mg/1080mg), are labeled …

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Kaduna Rated Best State in Primary Health Care

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Kaduna State has been internationally recognized as the best-performing state in Primary Health Care in the North West, receiving a cash prize of $500,000. This accolade highlights Governor Uba Sani’s dedication to transforming the health sector. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, who accepted the award on behalf …

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NAFDAC Destroys N11bn Unregistered Drugs In Ibadan

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed expired, fake, and unregistered drugs and other products valued at ₦10,991,458,374.60. The exercise, carried out at the Akinyele Dump Site in Ibadan, was aimed at safeguarding public health by removing unwholesome products from circulation. …

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Kaduna Rated Best State in Primary Health Care

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Kaduna State has been internationally recognized as the best-performing state in Primary Health Care in the North West, receiving a cash prize of $500,000. This accolade highlights Governor Uba Sani’s dedication to transforming the health sector. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, who accepted the award on behalf …

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