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Weak legislation, lax distribution fuel counterfeit drugs in Nigeria
Weak legislation and a lax distribution system have been identified as responsible for the growing drug counterfeiting business in Nigeria from which the country loses an estimated N200…
USAID partners Kwara on agric reforms
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is to partner with the Kwara State government on the realisation of the state’s agricultural development master plan.
The…
Tuberculosis: WHO-endorsed test offers rapid detection
A diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB), endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), can accurately and quickly detect both TB and drug-resistant strains, according to a new study…
Fidson Healthcare moves to tackle micronutrient deficiency
Over the years, micronutrient deficiency has remained a key health challenge in developing economies, including Nigeria. With micronutrient deficiencies associated with physiologic effects…
Health Ministry partners Stroke Action Nigeria to address stroke increase
Stroke Action Nigeria, as part of its activities to help improve stroke care and prevention, is developing ways to recruit, develop and support stroke survivors, carers of stroke…