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OVER 60 INDIGENT PATIENTS AT THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL RECEIVE DONATION FROM PHILANTHROPIST

Many patients at National Hospital in Abuja at the weekend received a surprise gift from a young phi…

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FG TO REPATRIATE EXPERTISE OF NIGERIAN PROFESSIONALS ABROAD TO ADDRESS BRAIN DRAIN

The federal government has launched an initiative aimed at repatriating the expertise of Nigerian he…

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DOCTOR ARRESTED IN ENUGU FOR ALLEGED CHILD TRAFFICKING, FORGERY

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and charged a medical doctor, Emmanuel Ugwumba, 52, with…

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WHO, NAS SEEK CONDUCIVE WORKPLACE FOR MENTAL HEALTH

National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), Sahara Deck (Abuja Municipal), yesterday, c…

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MONIEPOINT PARTNERS WITH ACPN TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.

Foremost financial institution, Moniepoint has announced its partnership with the Association of Com…

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GOV SANWO-OLU: NEW MASSEY HOSPITAL READY NEXT YEAR.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the new Massey Children’s Hospi…

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FG FINALISES EXECUTIVE ORDER ON ZERO VAT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare yesterday announced the finalisation of the Execut…

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NAFDAC DESTROYS N10BN FAKE, EXPIRED DRUGS IN GOMBE

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expir…

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CONCERNS OVER HURDLES TO MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN NIGERIA

Despite the growing rate of mental illness in Nigeria, access to care remains very limited, findings…

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VARSITY GETS NUC's NOD FOR MEDICINE, PHARMACY, OTHER PROGRAMMES

Wesley University, Ondo, has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to com…

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SCIENTISTS SEEK INVESTMENT IN GERO-SCIENCE FOR HEALTH, LIFE EXTENSION

Despite medical advances, healthier diets, medical advances and other quality-of-life improvements, …

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BREAST CANCER: RAISING AWARENESS, INSPIRING HOPE

In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is marked globally every October, the Lagos…

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OIL FIRM SIGN N2.6BN MOU WITH HEART FOUNDATION ON FREE HEART SURGERY

As part of it’s corporate social responsibility in the health sector, an indigenous oil firm, FIRST …

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FG BEGINS IMPLEMENTATION OF ZERO VAT ON PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

he Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that government has commenced the imp…

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PATIENTS LAMENT AS KADUNA HEALTH WORKERS DOWN TOOLS

Patients and their relatives in Kaduna State have expressed frustration over the ongoing indefinite …

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NICRAT TRAINS HEALTHCARE WORKERS ON CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING, REFERRAL

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has trained health workers at the …

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LECTURERS GROUND UNIZIK MEDICAL SCHOOL OVER VICE CHANCELLORSHIP POST

The medical school of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, comprising the faculties of Medicine and Basic Clin…

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UPGRADING EPE GENERAL HOSPITAL TO FMC WRONG, SAYS NMA

The Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Saheed Babajide has faulted the rec…

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PHARMACISTS, OTHERS URGE FG TO TACKLE INFLATION, REDUCE DRUG HIKE

Members of the Society for Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing of Nigeria have stated that unless the…

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LAGOS BEGIN TRIAL OF TWO DOCTORS OVER PATIENT'S DEATH

Two medical doctors, Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, are standing trial at the Ikeja High Court of…

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