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Health

NAFDAC WARNS NIGERIANS ABOUT FAKE POSTINOR-2 IN CIRCULATION

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning to the public over the circulation of counterfeit Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) in Nigeria. According to the agency, these falsified emergency contraceptive pills pose serious health risks, including: failed contraception, unpredictable side effects, and possible long-term reproductive health complications. NAFDAC explained that the counterfeit products can be identified through packaging errors such as the misspelling […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Education

GRUNDFOS FOUNDATION, RED CROSS TRAIN 60 VULNERABLE WOMEN IN ENUGU COMMUNITY

The Denmark-based Grundfos Foundation, in collaboration with the Red Cross Nigeria Enugu Branch, has enrolled 60 vulnerable women from the Opi community in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, for a vocational training program aimed at equipping them with valuable professional expertise.During the registration of beneficiaries selected from the seven autonomous communities that make up Opi, at Afo Ochie Hall over the weekend, Red Cross Nigeria Enugu Branch Secretary, TONY […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

Economy

HEAVY RAIN PARALYZES LAGOS, FLOODS HOMES AND ROADS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across lagos state on monday, submerging homes and disrupting daily life in nigeria's commercial capital. The nonstop downpour, which began sunday night and continued through monday evening, particularly affected flood-prone areas including ijede in ikorodu, lekki, ajegunle, agege, and surulere. Viral social media videos showed vehicles completely underwater and residents wading through waist-deep water as drainage systems overflowed across the city. The flooding paralyzed economic […]

todayAugust 5, 2025

Economy

RED CROSS TRAINS 50 PERSONS ON EMERGENCY HEALTH RESPONSE

In a joint effort to promote humanitarian service, the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the Obiebere Chukwu Agwu Health Mission Foundation have trained 50 individuals on emergency health response and safety measures at Agwu Town, Agwu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Enugu Branch Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, TONY UDEGBULU, alongside certified Red Cross trainer, KIZITO UZOOMA, conducted a comprehensive training session on life-saving skills which […]

todayAugust 4, 2025

Health

ENUGU GOVT CREATES AWARENESS ON HPV VACCINATION

The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has urged educational institutions, healthcare facilitators, NGOs, media houses, and other primary health stakeholders to join in the collective fight against cervical cancer through its campaign for Human Papilloma virus HPV vaccine. Director of Disease Control and Immunization of the agency, CHINELO NNADI, who made the remark during its one-day stakeholders' town hall meeting at the agency's head office in Enugu State, debunked speculations […]

todayMarch 26, 2025

Health

Mother of Mercy Hospital Awgu Renovated for Improved Healthcare Services

A multi-million remodeled and equipped hospital, Mother of Mercy hospital, IHE, in Awgu local government area of Enugu state, has been officially commissioned to provide essential medical services to the local community and its environs. The hospital, completely dilapidated with leaky roofs, no functional emergency unit and patient ward, no proper sterilization equipment, and had an epileptic power supply among other lapses, was given a total facelift by the IHE […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025 1

Entertainment

ELTON JOHN RETURNS HOME FROM HOSPITAL AFTER FALLING AT HIS HOME IN NICE.

76-year-old iconic singer Sir Elton John is back home after spending the night in hospital after he fell over at his villa in NICE.   The British composer and pianist was taken to the orthopedic department of the Princess Grace Hospital Center in Monaco where he was treated for minor injuries.   Following check-ups, he was immediately discharged yesterday morning and is now back at home and in good health.   Sir Elton has been spending the summer in […]

todayAugust 29, 2023 69

Health

SOUTHEAST STATES WANT 20 PERCENT TAXATION ON SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.

The Ministries of Health in the five states in Nigeria’s Southeast region have advocated for 20 percent taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages SSBs after a communique issued at the end of a one-day regional stakeholders forum held in Enugu on SSBs to reduce high sugar consumption by Nigerians.   The forum, organized by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa with the support of a development partner, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator noted that SSBs offered no nutritional value, but constituted a huge public health and economic […]

todayAugust 21, 2023 37

Health

RESIDENT DOCTORS SUSPEND WARNING STRIKE.

The leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD has suspended its one-week warning strike which it embarked upon on Wednesday, May 17 after a 14-day ultimatum to the government lapsed. The President of the association, Dr. Emeka Orji yesterday said the association suspended the action for two weeks after reaching some agreement with the government on Friday, but disclosed that the doctors would meet again on the second […]

todayMay 22, 2023 36

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