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NACA Says 1.63m Nigerians Undergoing Treatment For HIV

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Friday said 1.8 million persons are estimated to be living with HIV in Nigeria, out of which about 1.63 million are already on the lifesaving medication of Antiretroviral Therapy. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Gambo Aliyu, said this at a press …

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NAFDAC alerts public on counterfeit injection in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has notified the public, particularly healthcare providers, to one batch of counterfeit Meronem 1g Injection being purchased in the country. The notification of this product is contained in a public alert No. 036/2023, signed by the Director-General of the agency, …

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Veteran Actor, Usman Pategi AKA Samanja, Dies At 84

Veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi, popularly known as Samanja Mazan Fama, has passed away at the age of 84. The Kaduna-based popular Hausa film actor died around 12:15 am on Sunday. Confirming his death, Mohammad Usman, one of his sons, revealed that his father left behind two wives. “He died …

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Genetic Editing: A New Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder. First described in 1910, it afflicts millions, causing pain, suffering, and premature deaths among afflicted individuals. It is prevalent among Africans and African Americans, in whom the burden weighs heavily. A US-based biotechnology company recently unveiled a novel technique that promises to …

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