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NAFDAC Calls for Death Penalty for Fake Drug Peddlers in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has called for the death penalty for individuals involved in peddling...

Argentina Announces Plan to Withdraw from World Health Organization

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina has announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization, WHO, citing "deep differences regarding health management," particularly in...

Alarming Numbers: Over 2.1 Million Children in Nigeria Are Unvaccinated

ABUJA, Nigeria — Save the Children International (SCI) has raised concern over the high number of zero-dose children in Nigeria—those who have never received...

Ozempic, 14 Other Prescription Drugs Up for Medicare Price Negotiations

WASHINGTON, USA - The Biden administration on Friday, January 17, 2025, unveiled a new list of 15 prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations,...

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs After Decades of Controversy

WASHINGTON, USA — After decades of debate and advocacy, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of red dye No....

US Records First Human Death from H5N1 Bird Flu

BATON ROUGE, USA - The United States has recorded its first human fatality from H5N1 bird flu, according to the Louisiana Department of Health,...

Surgeon Accidentally Transplants Patient’s Cancer Into Himself During Surgery

BOSTON, USA - In a rare and extraordinary case, a German surgeon developed cancer after accidentally cutting himself while removing a tumour from a...

Biden Administration Increases Funding to Combat Bird Flu Amid Rising Cases

WASHINGTON, DC, USA - As concerns over the H5N1 bird flu and its potential impact grow, the Biden administration announced on Friday, January 3,...

US Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk

WASHINGTON, DC, USA - Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a stark advisory on Friday, January 3, 2024, warning Americans about the link between...

The Growing Trend: Why Vaporizers Are the Future of Smoking Alternatives

The smoking industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Consumers are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional tobacco products, driven by health...

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