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Anambra NMA Moves To Improve Cancer Treatment, Research

The Anambra state chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says it plans to construct a mult…

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ISN Medical Flags-Off Medical Laboratory Scientist Of The Year Award

ISN Products Nigeria Limited, supplier of Medical Diagnostic Products and Services, has flagged off …

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Deaths Surge As Doctors Feud Over COVID-19 Pre-Admission Status

Many private hospitals now insist on a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) certificate before attending t…

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NCDC Says Face Shields Must Be Used With Facemasks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in a new guideline, has said face shield must not be …

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Controversy Trails Cross River COVID-19 Testing Methods, Status

Coronavirus testing methods and status in Cross River State are enmeshed in controversy, following c…

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COVID-19: Malaria Patients Avoid Health Facilities In Taraba

For fear of being suspected to have contracted Coronavirus, malaria patients, especially those livin…

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Nasarawa Health Workers On Strike After 50 Members Test Positive For Covid-19

Health workers in Nasarawa started a strike on Saturday, after 50 of its members tested positive for…

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COVID-19: Lagos Records 118 Cases, Discharges 93 Patients

The Lagos State Government has discharged 93 more coronavirus patients upon treatment and recovery. …

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'Stop Arresting Doctors' - NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State chapter, has decried incessant harassment and arrest …

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COVID-19: Eight Dead, 41 Health Workers Infected In Plateau – Commissioner

The Plateau Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Lar, on Sunday, said 41 health workers had been infe…

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Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 24,567 After 490 New Infections

Nigeria has recorded 490 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections…

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Profile of the Chairman of the Newly Inaugurated PCN Governing Council, Prof (PHARM) Ahmed Tijjani Mora

The Chairman, Prof. A. T. Mora, was born in the ancient city of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, on May…

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Lagos, Osun Threaten Fresh Lockdown As Cases Hit 23,298

Lagos and Osun state governments have threatened fresh lockdowns amid increasing COVID-19 cases in t…

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We Need To Create More Awareness About Coronavirus – Borno Deputy Gov

Borno State Deputy Governor, Usman Kadafur, has said there is an urgent need to demystify COVID-19 a…

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Africa Records Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 348,871

The African continent on Friday recorded 11,219 COVID-19 cases, the highest daily number ever since …

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Nigeria Records 684 New Cases As Total Number Of Infections Hits 23, 298

Nigeria has recorded 684 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the count…

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Kano Mulls Compulsory Drug Test For Civil Servants, Tertiary Students

Kano State government has disclosed plans to introduce compulsory drug test for civil servants and s…

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COVID-19: Fear Grips Imo Residents As Cases Rise To 268

Fear has gripped Imo residents following the consistent spike in the number of confirmed cases of CO…

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Kano Govt To Begin Compulsory Drug Tests For Political Office Holders, Civil Servants, Students

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has said that plans are underway to begin compulsory drug tests for p…

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#ICN: Virtual Events Cast Spotlight On Powerful Role Of Women And Nurses, And Need For More Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic

Annette Kennedy, President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), along with other women poli…

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