…toothpaste if used may not meet established quality and safety standards and could pose health risks to consumers. NAFDAC says it has initiated surveillance activities, and all zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to investigate the availability and distribution of the suspected counterfeit produ…

…adulterated products in the country, saying Nigerians could be exposing themselves to health risks without knowing it. In a video circulating on social media, the lady expressed worry over the possibility that many everyday products used by Nigerians may not be genuine. She said the situation was particularly concernin…

…a different story. Her undergraduate research project, which examined the perception of health risks and adoption of safety measures among selected factory workers in Oluyole Local Government Area in Ibadan, Oyo State, earned her an A grade. She also completed her comprehensive examinations as part of her degree requir…

…reproductive health information. These are not simply knowledge gaps. They are public health risks. “When women do not know their legal rights in life-threatening medical emergencies, delays in seeking care can become fatal. The study itself warns that this misunderstanding may lead women to believe they have no legal…

…forensic experts warned that chemicals left at the site posed environmental and public health risks. NDLEA Director of Forensics, Patricia Afolabi, said the court ordered the laboratory dismantled because of concerns over groundwater and air pollution caused by chemicals used in methamphetamine production. According to…

…such practices from seeking proper medical evaluations and could expose them to serious health risks. PUNCH Healthwise reports that former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Julie Okah-Donli, alleged that some women fake pregnancies using steroids and later obtain bab…

…“When methane is released alongside these pollutants, communities are exposed to serious health risks. “Air pollution, contaminated soil and polluted water ultimately affect agriculture, livelihoods and public health,” he said. Jakpor said although Nigeria had introduced regulations such as the Venting and Methane Emis…

…He warned that such practices not only damage the environment but also pose serious health risks and weaken the impact of government interventions. According to him, maintaining a clean environment requires a collective effort involving residents, businesses, market associations, transport operators, religious bodies a…

…health professionals and policymakers to discuss practical ways to reduce heat-related health risks. According to her, the goal of the workshop was not only to raise awareness, but to listen to the realities of those affected and develop solutions that can work within Nigeria's construction sector. Dr. Muzamil Hassan,…

…said continuous exposure to gas-flaring emissions creates overlapping environmental and health risks, particularly for children, pregnant women, and the elderly. "Intense heat generated by flare stacks can raise temperatures in nearby communities, increasing cases of heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. "P…

…particularly in sub-Saharan and Northern Africa.Also, he drew attention to the growing health risks posed by digital environments to children and young people.He called for stronger regulation of social media platforms, warning that addictive platform designs, harmful online content, misinformation, and extensive data…

…blocked drainage channels and waterways could worsen flooding and pose serious public health risks. The residents said the situation is particularly severe at Ologede, where refuse allegedly dumped by traders and waste handlers from the Ikole Central Market has obstructed drainage channels and waterways. Prince Oluwole…

…JCHEWs), to address existing manpower shortages. Taraba: Stakeholders warn of serious health risks amid decay at FRH Baissa

…inadequate sanitation facilities and shortages of clean water continue to pose serious health risks. Humanitarian groups warn that reduced international funding for water, sanitation and hygiene programmes has weakened disease-prevention efforts at a time when displacement figures are rising due to ongoing violence in…