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                              According to the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) over 50% of drugs in circulation in the country are fake. This alarming statistic highlights the prevalence of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria posing a serious threat to public health and safety. These fake drugs can contain harmful ingredients or incorrect dosages leading to adverse effects and treatment failure. The ACPN is calling for stricter regulations and enforcement to combat this issue as well as urging the public to purchase medications from reputable pharmacies. It is important for the government and healthcare organizations to work together to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications for the well-being of the population.

                              • According to the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) over 50% of drugs in circulation in the country are fake.

                                This alarming statistic highlights the prevalence of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria posing a serious threat to public health and safety.

                                These fake drugs can contain harmful ingredients or incorrect dosages leading to adverse effects and treatment failure.

                                The ACPN is calling for stricter regulations and enforcement to combat this issue as well as urging the public to purchase medications from reputable pharmacies.

                                It is important for the government and healthcare organizations to work together to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications for the well-being of the population.

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                                The Lagos State Government has come under fire for allowing the sale of plastic bags in malls despite a ban on single-use plastics in the state. The ban was put in place to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment. However the government has defended the sale of these bags stating that they are biodegradable and meet the required standards. They also argue that the ban only applies to single-use plastics and the bags sold in malls are reusable. The government is facing criticism for not enforcing the ban strictly and for not promoting more sustainable alternatives to plastic bags.

                                • The Lagos State Government has come under fire for allowing the sale of plastic bags in malls despite a ban on single-use plastics in the state.

                                  The ban was put in place to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment.

                                  However the government has defended the sale of these bags stating that they are biodegradable and meet the required standards.

                                  They also argue that the ban only applies to single-use plastics and the bags sold in malls are reusable.

                                  The government is facing criticism for not enforcing the ban strictly and for not promoting more sustainable alternatives to plastic bags.

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                                  According to the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) over 50% of drugs in circulation in the country are fake. This alarming statistic highlights the prevalence of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria posing a serious threat to public health and safety. These fake drugs can contain harmful ingredients or incorrect dosages leading to adverse effects and treatment failure. The ACPN is calling for stricter regulations and enforcement to combat this issue as well as urging the public to purchase medications from reputable pharmacies. It is important for the government and healthcare organizations to work together to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications for the well-being of the population.

                                  • According to the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) over 50% of drugs in circulation in the country are fake.

                                    This alarming statistic highlights the prevalence of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria posing a serious threat to public health and safety.

                                    These fake drugs can contain harmful ingredients or incorrect dosages leading to adverse effects and treatment failure.

                                    The ACPN is calling for stricter regulations and enforcement to combat this issue as well as urging the public to purchase medications from reputable pharmacies.

                                    It is important for the government and healthcare organizations to work together to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications for the well-being of the population.

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                                    Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this during the official rollout of the pilot phase said the QR code stickers now being displayed at health facilities could be scanned using any smartphone to reveal vital information about the facility.

                                    • Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA Dr.

                                      Abiola Idowu who disclosed this during the official rollout of the pilot phase said the QR code stickers now being displayed at health facilities could be scanned using any smartphone to reveal vital information about the facility.

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                                      The Coalition of Healthcare Professionals in Tertiary Education Institutions in Nigeria has petitioned the Federal Government over what it described as illegal and vindictive dismissal of a medical doctor Ibikunle Olaniran formerly with the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Ogun State.

                                      • The Coalition of Healthcare Professionals in Tertiary Education Institutions in Nigeria has petitioned the Federal Government over what it described as illegal and vindictive dismissal of a medical doctor Ibikunle Olaniran formerly with the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Ogun State.

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                                        They accused an oil firm in the area Sterling Global Exploration and Production Limited of subjecting the community to years of harmful oil and gas exploration alleging that its operations have wreaked havoc on the regions environment livelihoods and well-being.

                                        • They accused an oil firm in the area Sterling Global Exploration and Production Limited of subjecting the community to years of harmful oil and gas exploration alleging that its operations have wreaked havoc on the regions environment livelihoods and well-being.

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                                          Sodiq Ojuroungbe Researchers have urged Nigerian healthcare institutions to adopt computational risk pooling strategies as a critical step to reduce financial losses and improve patient care. The research published in the Journal of Research in Engineering and Computer Sciences revealed that while the adoption of risk pooling has led to moderate gains in revenue and …

                                          • Sodiq Ojuroungbe Researchers have urged Nigerian healthcare institutions to adopt computational risk pooling strategies as a critical step to reduce financial losses and improve patient care.

                                            The research published in the Journal of Research in Engineering and Computer Sciences revealed that while the adoption of risk pooling has led to moderate gains in revenue and ….

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                                            His friend the Apetu of Ipetumodu Oba Joseph Oloyede also forfeited his property to the US government while awaiting the court judgement slated for August 1.

                                            • His friend the Apetu of Ipetumodu Oba Joseph Oloyede also forfeited his property to the US government while awaiting the court judgement slated for August 1.

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                                              The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital Ogbomoso Oyo State has issued a dire warning about the looming collapse of the institution.

                                              • The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital Ogbomoso Oyo State has issued a dire warning about the looming collapse of the institution.

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                                                The Nigerian Medical Association has demanded an immediate investigation into what it described as the unlawful appointment of Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye as Acting Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba and the non-payment of salaries to newly employed doctors in the institution.

                                                • The Nigerian Medical Association has demanded an immediate investigation into what it described as the unlawful appointment of Dr.

                                                  Olugbenga Owoeye as Acting Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba and the non-payment of salaries to newly employed doctors in the institution.

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                                                  Resident doctors at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba Lagos have declared a one-week warning strike set to commence on Monday July 7 2025 over the non-payment of salaries to newly employed doctors and what they describe as worsening administrative conditions at the institution.

                                                  • Resident doctors at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba Lagos have declared a one-week warning strike set to commence on Monday July 7 2025 over the non-payment of salaries to newly employed doctors and what they describe as worsening administrative conditions at the institution.

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                                                    Chuku advocated for the establishment of a national herbal database a standardisation framework for dosage and preparation and the promotion of safe usage proper dosing and hygiene in traditional herbal practices.

                                                    • Chuku advocated for the establishment of a national herbal database a standardisation framework for dosage and preparation and the promotion of safe usage proper dosing and hygiene in traditional herbal practices.

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                                                      The United States of America has charged a Nigerian Olatunbosun Osukoya alongside 323 others following a nationwide crackdown on alleged perpetrators of health care fraud schemes that have caused the country at least $14bn in intended losses the US Department of Justice stated.

                                                      • The United States of America has charged a Nigerian Olatunbosun Osukoya alongside 323 others following a nationwide crackdown on alleged perpetrators of health care fraud schemes that have caused the country at least $14bn in intended losses the US Department of Justice stated.