The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Cross River, says a total of 2.05 tons of hard drugs were seized from drugs peddlers between January and December in the state.
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The Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Tosan Erhabor has said that the council registered 40,523 qualified medical laboratory scientists in Nigeria till date.
The Nutrition International (NI) has trained at least 75 health workers in Katsina State to create demand generation for maternal Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics.
ASHENEWS reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 7.5 million tramadol pills at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos.
The Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Tosan Erhabor has said that the council has approved plans and modalities to double admission quota of 48 universities offering Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS).
AU, Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC), African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC), in partnership with African Liver Patients Association (ALPA) has screened more than 3000 persons for hepatitis in Nasarawa state.
The Director of Public Health, Kaduna State Ministry of Health (MoH), Dr Sadiq Idris, has urged the public to be conscious of their health, while ensuring seeking medication in the right places.
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, encompassing emotional stability, resilience, and the ability to effectively navigate life’s challenges. Unfortunately, mental health conditions are prevalent worldwide, affecting approximately one in eight individuals, with depression being a leading cause of disability, particularly among adolescents. Despite the widespread impact of mental health issues, many individuals still do not receive adequate support and services.
There has been a ten-fold increase in dengue cases between the years 2000 and 2019, according to an analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The reported cases have gone up from 500,000 to 5.2 million during this period, the WHO said. The actual number of cases would be higher as the infection is asymptomatic in most cases and it is not a notifiable disease in many countries.
The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called on government at all levels to increase and sustain their investments in health security infrastructure and workforce in the country.