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Methanol found in Ondo concoctions as death toll hits 48 — NAFDAC

By Destiny Obinna The death toll from the consumption of suspected toxic alcoholic and herbal concoctions in parts of Ondo State has risen...

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FG urged to tighten tobacco tax enforcement, accountability

… CISLAC demands transparency, sanctions against tax evasion

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate
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FG moves to end childhood lead exposure by 2040

… To conduct national survey, set up technical working group

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu
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First Lady Flags Off Incentives to Boost Maternal, Newborn Care

… Distributes 215,000 mama kits, 40,000 food packs, newborn clothes

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NESCAFÉ Campus targets 260,000 students in 13 universities

… Takes My Coffee, My Vibe campaign to campuses nationwide

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WHO validates Timor-Leste’s elimination of blinding trachoma

By Destiny Obinna The World Health Organisation, WHO, has validated Timor-Leste’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, making the country the...

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NAFDAC raises alarm over fake ORACIRE+ toothpaste

By Damilola Samuel The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of ORACIRE+...

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Medical Tourism: Tinubu approves N302.3bn cancer institute

By Damilola Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N302.3 billion for the construction and equipping of a National Cancer institute, a move...