The investigation, featured in The Lancet Global Health, examined 251 samples of seven widely prescribed cancer treatments sourced from hospitals, licensed pharmacies, and unregulated vendors in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon between April 2023 and February 2024
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Tinubu commends NAFDAC for sustaining global regulatory benchmark
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for maintaining its World Health Organisation Maturity Level 3 […]
UNICEF seeks govt collaboration over Niger’s cholera cases
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ASUU: Lecturers grapple with hunger, poor facilities
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Young advocates push for six months of exclusive breastfeeding in Kano
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FG reaffirms recognition of dental technologists’ role in health devt
The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its recognition of the vital role dental technologists play in advancing Nigeria’s healthcare system, pledging continued support to strengthen […]
‘$8bn required yearly to sustain Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS battle’
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, says Nigeria needs about $8 billion annually to sustain […]
Customs hands over seized pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC, NESREA
Among the items surrendered to NAFDAC were over 58,000 sachets of unregistered 100mg and 50mg medications, as well as 27 cartons of Analgin injection – a drug banned or restricted in several countries due to its adverse health effects.
Lassa fever death toll rises as Nigeria records 822 cases in 2025
LNigeria is currently battling a resurgence of Lassa fever, with 822 confirmed infections and 155 related deaths recorded so far in 2025, according to the […]
IPAC rejects proposed rivers council election, says action jeopardises Nigeria’s constitution
The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has firmly rejected the proposed Rivers State Council elections scheduled for 30 August 2025, describing the move as […]