The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has called on the National Assembly to pass legislation recognizing drug addiction as a health challenge rather than solely a criminal…
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is examining the potential effects of repeated carbon monoxide (CO) exposure through rebreathers, amid growing concerns about its potential misuse in athletic performance enhancement.
Carbon monoxide…
The British Parliament has given initial backing to the "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill, a proposal that seeks to legalise assisted dying for mentally competent, terminally ill adults…
British lawmakers are set to cast a decisive vote on Friday on a proposed bill that could legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. The emotionally…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a six-day workshop aimed at strengthening risk communication strategies for public…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, citing concerns over the negative impact these platforms have…
Leading healthcare authorities and industry specialists gathered at AfriSummit 2024, a pivotal four-day hybrid event focused on enhancing pharmaceutical and medical device regulations. Held at the Grand Nile Tower, the…
Beiersdorf, the German multinational behind NIVEA, has denied selling its recalled NIVEA Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant in Nigeria, countering a recent safety alert issued by Nigeria's National Agency…
Federal regulators have issued a stern warning to healthcare providers, Medicare Advantage plans, and debt collectors regarding improper billing practices targeting Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs). These beneficiaries, who often have…