Flowerbed News/ National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced in Abuja on Tuesday that enforcement of the total ban on sachet and small PET bottle alcohol will begin January 2026. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at a press conference, reaffirming the agency’s unflinching commitmentContinue Reading
By Rachael Abujah The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) reports significant progress in Rivers State’s Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, achieving more than 95 per cent HIV testing acceptance among pregnant women between 2020 and 2023. Dr Stanley Idakwo, Project Director of the Rivers ASPIRE Project atContinue Reading
COLI Academy advocates proper stress management for healthier life The COLI Academy, the academic arm of the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF), has advocated for proper stress management for healthier life of Nigerians. The Executive Director of COLI Academy, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, said this at the endContinue Reading
By Olabisi Kazeem (Imam Ailaka) Ede (Osun State) Healthcare infrastructure in Ede town has received a major boost with the inauguration of a 40- bed IDERA Life -line Hospital built by Dr Lukman Adeleke, a prominent indigene of the town FLOWERBUDNEWS reports thatContinue Reading
Oyo inaugurates MAMII Task Force to save mothers, newborns By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State Government has inaugurated the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Task Force to curb maternal and infant deaths across the state. The state also received the Action Plan, Activation Plaque, and implementation strategy forContinue Reading
Mental health expert warns of dangers of poor nutrition in children development The Co-Founder of the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF), Mrs Uzoamaka Nwachukwu, has warned of the dangers of poor nutrition in children’s mental development and stability. Nwachukwu, who is a trained Child Psychologist, gave the warning whileContinue Reading
Flowerbud News/ Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has sued for sustainability and local ownership in Nigeria’s HIV response, with a view to consolidating progress achieved in epidemic control. Dr Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer, IHVN, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
Maternal Mortality Rate Reducing, But More Needs to Be Done – Oyo Health Commissioner By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has acknowledged that while maternal mortality in the state has decreased, more efforts are needed to achieve significantContinue Reading
Flowerbud News/ National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is partnering with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to develop herbal medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and global acceptance. This is contained in a statement by NAFDAC resident media consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof.Continue Reading
