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NMA Flays Imo, Benue, Abia Govs over Alleged Non-payment of Salary Arrears

The leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on state governors holding back …

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Breastfed Babies Have Lower Diabetes, other Diseases Risks – Nutritionist

A nutritionist, Ms Uju Onuorah, says breastfed babies have a lower risk of type one diabetes, cardio…

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Experts Advocate Multidisciplinary Approach in Cancer Treatment

A hematologist and the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Cancer Society, Dr Saleh Yuguda, has said ca…

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NAFDAC Warns Consumers of Harmful Imported Pesticides

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is soliciting the cooperation of st…

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National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives Withdrawal of Membership

WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIPIt would be recalled that in 2008 or thereabout, the leadership of five Unio…

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The Impact of Chronic Conditions on Medical Aid Costs in Africa

Africa, along with poor countries in Asia and Latin America, bears a disproportionate share of the g…

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UNTH Doctors Begin One-Week Warning Strike Over Poor Facilities, Welfare

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Oza…

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Workers Safety: SOEPHON Calls 10th NASS to Enact Laws

The Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON) has called on t…

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UNILORIN Optometry Programme Gets Full Accreditation

The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) has given full accr…

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MDCAN Urges N’Assembly To Reject Bill on Delaying Licensing of Medical, Dental Graduates

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has urged the House of Representatives…

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NAFDAC Re-Affirms Ban on Hazardous Pesticides in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday reaffirmed i…

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Stakeholders Canvass Improved Brachytherapy Treatment to Check Cancer

Healthcare stakeholders have advocated improved brachytherapy treatment in Nigeria, noting its poten…

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Institute Partners NAFDAC to Safeguard Nigerians Against Harmful Substances

Expressing worry about the recent recall of Indomie Instant Noodles ‘Special Chicken Flavour’ by the…

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Nigeria Records 557 Diphtheria Cases, 73 Deaths

At least 557 confirmed cases of diphtheria have been detected across 21 states in Nigeria since the …

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Strike: Resident Doctors Say FG’s Threat Annoying

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has reiterated its stance on its demands from the Feder…

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Deadly Noodles: NAFDAC Takes Probe to Factories, Markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Tuesday said it was extending it…

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Reps Meet Health Workers Over Exclusion From 40% Pay Rise for Public Servants

The leadership of the House of Representatives has slated Friday to meet with aggrieved health worke…

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FG Can Afford Our 200% Pay Rise Demand — NARD

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, said yesterday that its demand for a pay rise wa…

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Lassa Fever: NCDC Tasks States on Improved Awareness

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday urged state governments to ensure i…

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Masters, PhD Required to Attain Rank of Professorship in Medicine - NUC

The recently-inaugurated Committee on the Status of Medical Education in Nigerian Universities has m…

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