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In commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day, 2025, the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has called for inclusion and support for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD). In a special message on Wednesday, the First Lady expressed her joy in joining the international community in recognising and celebrating the incredible potential and skills of individuals living with the ASD. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterised by…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit Noristerat Injection 200mg in Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, NAFDAC disclosed that Chlorpheniramine and Dexamethasone injection ampoules were mislabelled and repackaged as Noristerat Injection 200mg. The counterfeit product has been discovered in Niger, Bauchi, and Kano States, particularly at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Kano. Counterfeit Product…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective commitment and investment in ending the deadly Tuberculosis (TB) disease. Mrs Tinubu, who is the National and Global Stop TB Champion, made the call in her message on Monday on the occasion of the 2025 TB Day with theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”. The First Lady called on stakeholders to invest towards free treatment for TB patients in order to save lives. She said that TB treatment in Nigeria was free. “I urge you to…

Pope Francis is set to be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, March 23, following a five-week battle with double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, is expected to return to the Vatican for at least two months of rest. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that Pope Francis’ condition had stabilized, with improvements in breathing and mobility. Cardinal Victor Fernandez, head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office, noted that while the pope no longer requires…