Nigerian Govt Bans Tertiary Hospital From Using Foreign Syringes, Needles

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May 3, 2024

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Nigerian Govt Bans Tertiary Hospital From Using Foreign Syringes, Needles—-The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to procure needles and syringes solely from NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers.

The new directive is contained in a circular addressed to all CMDs and MDs signed by the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday.

The minister said that the directive was aimed at boosting domestic production and shielding the country’s manufacturing sector from the influx of foreign goods.

The circular also mandated NAFDAC to stop issuing licences for the importation of foreign manufactured needles and syringes.

Alausa said the health sector had dentified local pharmaceutical industries that produce needles and syringes that were in serious trouble because of the practice.

He also said that out of the nine local pharmaceutical companies that produced needles and syringes eight years ago, six have folded up due to the dumping of largely substandard goods into the market.

“Mr President has directed that this must stop. We all agreed to take the necessary steps to immediately remedy this sad situation.

“Pursuant to this, NAFDAC has been mandated to stop issuing licences for the importation of foreign manufactured needles and syringes.

“It is also to de-list companies involved in the importation of these products going forward,” he said.

Alausa said ”all our tertiary hospitals are hereby directed to procure needles and syringes for your hospital needs from only the NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers listed below are listed either directly or through any of their vendors.

“EL-Salmat Pharmaceuticals Company Ltd Block, Brand Name: Salmaject, HMA Medical Ltd., with brand Name: Deleject and Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Ltd.”

He also listed some of the distributors of the listed companies in some states of the Federation for easy access to assist in making the procurement process easier in the various institutions.

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC (PICTURES)

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January 28, 2025

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC—-The Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA has expressed commitment to building and equipping a 30-bed primary healthcare facility for residents of the area.

Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, the Chairman of the council said the council had been committing resources to touching lives and ensuring that no one in the community would be left behind.

Atanda-Lawal made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility to be known as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Healthcare Centre, on Tuesday in Lagos.

“Today is groundbreaking ceremony for our primary healthcare centre, a 30-bed space to take care of residents of the Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA.

“It is not just about building a facility, but also about a functional facility with qualified doctors and people who will continue to deliver quality medical care to our people.

“That is what we are doing here today, “ he said.

The chairman said that construction of the facility would begin immediately and be completed within the next four months.

He called on the community members to support the council and allow workers on site to do what they should do, in order to deliver the project within the stipulated time.

“Once we leave the site, workers will commence work, we have earmarked funds for this project,“ Atanda-Lawal said.

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January

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January 22, 2025

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January—-Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreak, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed the new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week.

This has prompted the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in Iwate Prefecture.

In total, 26 outbreak sites have been identified this month, with nearly five million birds impacted.

The ministry warned that the outbreaks could show no signs of slowing and the situation may worsen, potentially breaking past records.

The ministry also noted the impact on egg prices, reporting a 15per cent increase since the start of the year.

Some industry observers have raised concerns about potential supply shortages as the effects of avian influenza begin to take hold.

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