In a determined push to achieve self-sufficiency in local pharmaceutical manufacturing, stakeholders from across the healthcare value chain, including industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and development partners, are brainstorming at the 3rd Pharma West Africa Conference holding at the Landmark Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. Discussions have centred on urgent, h...

  As industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders converge in Lagos for the ongoing 3rd Pharma West Africa Conference, attention has turned to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa. Professor Chimezie Anyakora, CEO of Bloom Public Health and a foremost thought leader in the Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape, has called for the establishmen...

  The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) will host a national summit to launch its Heart Mark Logo Campaign, a major initiative aimed at addressing the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria through the promotion of healthier dietary choices. The summit is designed to deepen public understanding of heart diseases, widely recognised as a […]

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  There is this touching story about a young woman (let’s call her Rita). Her mother often advised her on the importance of wearing clean underwear, but she did not take it seriously, thinking that since underwear is hidden, it is not so important. She eventually learned the hard way. One day, Rita attended an […]

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Kidney disease is preventable in many cases and manageable when detected early. For healthcare providers, kidney care must be integrated into daily practice: reviewing prescriptions carefully, educating patients consistently, and advocating preventive care. Small lifestyle decisions today (less salt, better hydration, controlled blood pressure) can determine whether your kidn...