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FG partners Denmark on climate change, others

By Ifunanya / November 14, 2023

The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, the Danish Minister of Development Cooperation and Global Climate Change Policy, […]

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Nigeria Faces $4.5bn Annual Impact from Diabetes, Urgent Measures Needed – NASR Coalition

By Ifunanya / November 13, 2023

Stakeholders converged at the Art Exhibition in Abuja in observance of World Diabetes Day, an event organized by the National […]

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Anambra begins polio vaccination to check spread from Enugu

By Ifunanya / November 10, 2023

The Anambra State Government, on Thursday, announced plans to commence polio vaccination for children in order to check the spread […]

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Medical expert seeks standards in health sector

By Ifunanya / November 9, 2023

The Managing Director, Clina-Lancet Laboratories Nigeria, Olayemi Dawodu, has called for standardisation across the Nigerian healthcare value chain. Dawodu made […]

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Maternal mortality: FCTA to enrol pregnant women in health insurance scheme

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2023

The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, stated the FCT Administration […]

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51 health workers quit FMC, Reps vow to stop brain drain

By Ifunanya / November 7, 2023

FILE: Some health workers The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions on Tuesday vowed to reduce the outflow of […]

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Experts endorse HPV vaccine, fault misinformation

By Ifunanya / November 5, 2023

The Human Papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, which according to the United States’ Centres for […]

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Forum hails ex-NPHCDA director’s impact on primary healthcare

By Ifunanya / November 1, 2023

NPHCDA boss, Faisal Shuaib. Photo credit: NPHCDA The Forum of Executive Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers of State Primary Health […]

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Lassa Fever Claims 188 Lives Across 28 Nigerian States

By Ifunanya / November 1, 2023

In a recent report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), it has been revealed that […]

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Only 1,300 doctors attend to Kano’s 20m population, NMA laments

By Ifunanya / October 30, 2023

The Nigerian Medical Association, Kano State Chapter, has expressed serious concern over the mass exodus of doctors, saying only 1,300 […]

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NMA Taraba sets up committee to check quackery

By Ifunanya / October 27, 2023

The Nigerian Medical Association in Taraba State said on Friday it has set up a special committee to check the […]

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Group partners FG to reduce maternal, child mortality

By Ifunanya / October 25, 2023

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation says it is partnering with the Federal Government to tackle preventable maternal and child deaths. […]

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How to prevent Parkinson’s disease — Expert

By Ifunanya / October 24, 2023

The National President of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria, Dr Udoka Okafor, has identified age factors, […]

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FG’s plan to stop funding MDCN ill-conceived — NMA

By Ifunanya / October 23, 2023

The Nigerian Medical Association, on Monday, described the Federal Government’s plan to stop funding the Medical and Dental Council of […]

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15,060 suspected diphtheria cases recorded in 137 LGs – NCDC

By Ifunanya / October 20, 2023

The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Ifedayo Adetifa, has said about 15,060 suspected cases of diphtheria infections were […]

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Why states must lead HIV response – NACA DG

By Ifunanya / October 19, 2023

The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Gambo Aliyu, on Wednesday, challenged each state […]

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Why Nigerian foods are rejected abroad — NAFDAC

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof […]

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What you never knew about breast cancer

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2023

In a world effort to boost consciousness on breast most cancers, the World Health Organisation in 2015 designated October as […]

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Accurate Data: A Catalyst for Improved Healthcare Delivery and Economic Growth, Says Minister

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2023

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, emphasized the importance of strategic and accurate data in […]

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Brain drain: Minister confirms plans to engage retired doctors, others

By Ifunanya / October 15, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali […]

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