NAFDAC draws the attention of Nigerians to the ban of Dex Luxury Bar Soap

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by European Union (EU). The notification contained in a public alert on Sunday, signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, says the product does not comply with the […]

FG bans leave of absence for health workers

The Federal Government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this during his visit to the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Aro in Abeokuta, said the directive was contained in the Executive Order issued by President Bola Tinubu, and explained […]

WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Cape Verde malaria free. The West African nation was officially certified by the international body during a live ceremony attended by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva welcomed the milestone, for a country in which tourism is its main economic […]