World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: WHO Warns against Misuse of Antibiotics The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the prudent use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines across all nations, saying failure to do so…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is establishing specialist hospitals to reduce medical tourism and brain drain in the health sector. Abayomi said this during the Doctors for Change…

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against buying antibiotics over the counter, saying it accelerates antimicrobial resistance and leads to avoidable deaths. The FG made this known on Friday at a press briefing to commemorate…

PCN Seals 381 Medicine Stores in A’Ibom The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) said on Friday that its enforcement team had sealed 381 pharmacies and patent shops in Akwa Ibom for various offences.

Big Pharma may have to reveal government deals in WHO's draft pandemic rules A draft version of the WHO accord, calls for it to be compulsory for companies to reveal the terms of any public…

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for drug to treat neonatal seizures Synopsis "With this approval, SEZABY becomes the first and only product specifically indicated in the US for the treatment of neonatal seizures in term…

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry lays down new antibiotics mission The challenge of resistant infections will require new antibiotics according to the ABPI

Lagos introduces rotavirus vaccine into routine immunisation The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, says the state has introduced Rotavirus vaccines into its routine immunisation programme to avert deaths of under five-year-old children.

Diabetes foot: Expert advises regular leg check To lower the risk of developing foot problems, persons living with diabetes should go for regular foot checks, a medical specialist in endocrinology, Dr. Afoke Isiavwe