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Poverty Forces Food Vendors To Add Colouring To Blended Tomatoes 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- March 9, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – March 9, 2026 Rising poverty and the high cost of food items have forced some food vendors and market sellers to adopt questionable practices, including adding artificial colouring to blended tomatoes to make them appear fresh and richer in colour. Across several markets in Nigeria, the price of fresh tomatoes has
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Microplastics Found In 9 Out Of 10 Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Study 0
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- February 25, 2026
Microplastic particles were detected in nine out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in a new study conducted by researchers at NYU Langone Health, according to a report published Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. The study, carried out at NYU Langone Health, including its Perlmutter Cancer Center and the Center for the Investigation of
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Health Ministry Orders Immediate Disengagement Of Directors After Eight Years In Post 0
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- February 18, 2026
Health Ministry Orders Immediate Disengagement of Directors After Eight Years in Post The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the immediate disengagement of directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre. The decision, which takes effect immediately, is understood to be part of an administrative restructuring aimed at strengthening efficiency and
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Apples: The Everyday Superfruit Backed By Science, Experts Reveal Health Benefits Beyond The Classic Proverb 0
- HEALTH
- February 17, 2026
Lagos/Abuja, Nigeria – February 17, 2026 You’ve likely bitten into an apple countless times, but this humble fruit—often dismissed as ordinary—packs a surprising nutritional punch backed by decades of scientific research. From its wild origins in Kazakhstan’s mountains to modern evidence linking it to reduced risks of chronic diseases, apples continue to earn their spot
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FG Moves To Cut Cost Of Medicines, Signs MoU To Launch Medipool As National GPO 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- February 17, 2026
Abuja,Nigeria | 16 February 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operationalise Medipool as the country’s National Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO), in a decisive step toward reducing the cost of medicines, strengthening supply chain efficiency, and expanding access to
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No Ban On Amoxicillin — NAFDAC Sets The Record Straight 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- February 9, 2026
Amoxicillin has not been banned in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified, dismissing widespread rumours suggesting otherwise. In a statement released on Monday, the agency assured healthcare providers, pharmacists, and the general public that the widely used antibiotic remains approved, safe, and available for medical use
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