In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2024, Somolu General Hospital in Lagos organized a free medical outreach to promote diabetes awareness and encourage healthy living. The event, held on Thursday, offered complimentary screenings, medical consultations, and educational sessions to help residents understand the importance of managing and preventing diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), led by Director-General Temitope Ilori, has announced a landmark initiative to accelerate HIV vaccine development in Nigeria. This groundbreaking project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and led by the BRILLIANT consortium, is part of the “HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered condom brand, Foula Condoms, found in Ebonyi and Katsina states. According to NAFDAC’s Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, Foula Condoms were discovered in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, and Zango, Katsina, during a recent […]
