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Feb
16
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seized 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs

NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seized 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs

Business, Health, Lagos, News Flash, South West
NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intensified its enforcement efforts against the sale of illicit and counterfeit pharmaceuticals, sealing over 3,000 shops within the Idumota Open Drug Market in Lagos in the first week of operations. This was made known in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday by NAFDAC During the raid, officials uncovered alarming violations, including vaccines stored in dilapidated, unventilated rooms sealed with iron sheets, posing severe health risks. Large consignments of banned and dangerous drugs were also…
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Feb
16
2025
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Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, Health, Ohafia LGA, Security
Security, Healthcare, and Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's Comprehensive Approach to Development Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has been at the forefront of development in Abia State. His recent activities demonstrate his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and fostering a secure, prosperous, and healthy community. One of his notable achievements is facilitating a meeting between the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) and the new 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia, to strengthen security ties and ensure a safer community. The meeting, which was widely reported, underscores Chief Kalu's proactive approach to security. By fostering collaboration…
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Feb
14
2025
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Doctor Reacts To Belief On Sex And Prostate Cancer Risk

Doctor Reacts To Belief On Sex And Prostate Cancer Risk

Health, Love & Life, News Flash
Doctor Reacts To Belief On Sex And Prostate Cancer Risk Dr Sam Adegboye, a Physician, has debunked the claim that frequent sexual activity reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men. Adegboye is the Assistant Chief Medical Officer and General Practitioner at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. He debunked the claim in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo Adegboye said most of the neurological articles did not agree with the claims. “Most of the neurological articles do not agree with that because one of the journals checked was the American Journal of…
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Feb
14
2025
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Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Flags-Off 2nd Round Routine Immunization Vaccine Catch-up Program In Ohafia LGA

Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Flags-Off 2nd Round Routine Immunization Vaccine Catch-up Program In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Health, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu flags-off 2nd Round Routine Immunisation Vaccine Catch-up Program in Ohafia LGA. Today, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, flagged off the 2nd round routine immunisation vaccine catch-up ceremony. The event aimed to sensitize mothers on the importance of vaccination in preventing unforeseen diseases in children. According to the Mayor, it is crucial for all mothers within the LGA to observe this health sensitization to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Mayor emphasized the significance of vaccination in ensuring the health and well-being of children, which aligns with global health recommendations. The Catch-up…
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Feb
04
2025
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Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Health, International, News Flash
Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College Dr. Toyin Tofade made history as the first Black female president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in July 2022. Tofade, since assuming office, has spearheaded transformative initiatives, strengthening the college’s future. Toyin Tofade: Transformative Leadership at ACPHSUnder her leadership, ACPHS launched a bold new strategic plan and introduced ACPHS Online in March 2024. She restructured academic units, implemented a leadership program for aspiring leaders, and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit across the institution. Her efforts have driven significant enrollment growth, with total applications rising by 18.58%,…
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Feb
02
2025
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Abia Governor Pledges To Forge Stronger Alliance With NAFDAC, Thereby Expanding Pharmaceutical Footprints

Abia Governor Pledges To Forge Stronger Alliance With NAFDAC, Thereby Expanding Pharmaceutical Footprints

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Abia Governor Pledges to Forge Stronger Alliance with NAFDAC, thereby Expanding Pharmaceutical Footprints In a bold move to tackle the growing menace of counterfeit drugs, the Governor of Abia State has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This partnership aims to eradicate the circulation of fake medications, which have posed significant health risks to residents. Additionally, the governor announced plans to expand the footprint of legitimate pharmaceutical companies in the state, creating jobs and boosting the local economy while safeguarding public health. The Devastating Impact of Fake DrugsFake drugs, though…
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Feb
01
2025
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Gov. Otti Sets To Award Contracts For Secondary HealthCare Centres, Vows To Join NAFDAC To Stop Fake Drugs, Products

Gov. Otti Sets To Award Contracts For Secondary HealthCare Centres, Vows To Join NAFDAC To Stop Fake Drugs, Products

Abia State, Health, News Flash
GOV. OTTI SETS TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR SECONDARY HEALTHCARE CENTRES, VOWS TO JOIN NAFDAC TO STOP FAKE DRUGS, PRODUCTS. The Governor, Dr Alex Otti says he is set to award contracts for retrofitting of 22 Secondary Healthcare Centres across the 17 LGAs of the state. Governor Otti who stated this while speaking at the first edition of the Governor's media engagement for the year 2025 tagged; "Governor Otti Speaks to Abians" disclosed that over Sixteen Billion Naira has been provided for the retrofitting of Secondary and Tertiary Healthcare Institutions across the State for optimal Healthcare service delivery. "We are at…
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Jan
31
2025
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Africa And The Global Food Chain: Exploring It’s Science, Health, And Technology – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Africa And The Global Food Chain: Exploring It’s Science, Health, And Technology – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Africa, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health
Africa and the Global Food Chain: Exploring It's Science, Health, and Technology Africa is a vital player in the global food chain, producing a significant portion of the world's food. However, the continent faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, climate change, and limited access to technology. This report delves into the science, health, and technology aspects of Africa's role in the global food chain. Africa produces 10% of the world's oilseeds, 9% of the world's cereals, and 4% of the world's meat (FAO, 2020). The continent's agricultural trade accounts for 5% of global agricultural trade, with exports valued at $43…
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Jan
21
2025
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Abia: How Governor Otti Is Reviving The Health Sector – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia: How Governor Otti Is Reviving The Health Sector – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health
Abia: How Governor Otti is Reviving the Health Sector Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph. D Governor Alex Otti's administration has embarked on a bold mission to transform Abia State's healthcare delivery system, prioritizing quality healthcare as the cornerstone of socio-economic development. This vision is evident in the intentional allocation of 35% of the 2025 budget to health and education, underscoring the importance of these sectors in driving growth and prosperity. To achieve this goal, the Otti administration has initiated several key projects, including the renovation and remodelling of 200 primary healthcare facilities across the 184 wards in Abia State, dubbed "Project Ekwueme."…
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Jan
07
2025
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Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, International
Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crises The recent outbreak in China has sparked widespread concern, and as of now, there isn't sufficient information available to provide a comprehensive scientific review with specific statistics, figures, and facts. However, I can provide some general insights and context based on the available data. China has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and according to Our World in Data, the country has made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus ¹. The data shows that China has implemented various measures, including vaccination campaigns, testing, and contact tracing. In terms of…
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