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Nigeria May Not Achieve Universal Health Coverage until - Prof. Akin Abayomi

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has warned that Nigeria may not achiev…

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NAOMT Endorses Mouka Orthopaedic Mattresses

The Nigeria Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists(NAOMT),  has endorsed Mouka ahead of…

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LAUTECH: Medical Consultants Charge Osun, Oyo Govt to End Crisis

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) of LAUTECH teaching hospital Oso…

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Edo Govt Leads Campaign to Reduce State’s Cancer Burden

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to guarantee a better, safe and healthy lif…

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Furore over Buhari’s 2020 Health Budget Proposal

Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari, proposed a capital expenditure of N46 billion for the Minis…

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Less Than 300 Psychiatrists Treating 30m Patients in Nigeria - Dr. Nubi Peter

Despite the rise in suicide cases in Nigeria, the country is still faced with a dearth of psychiat…

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48 Doctors Abducted In Nigeria in the Last Two Years - NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised the alarm that no fewer than 48 medical doctors …

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Forensic Psychiatrist Harps on National Strategy, Legislation Change towards Mental Health

Parents, teachers and school managers recently converged on the Main Auditorium, Lagos Business Sc…

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UNIMED Sacks Worker Over Admission Racketeering

The Management of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, has dismissed a member of …

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‘We’ll Partner NAFDAC To Rid Oyo Of Illicit Drugs’

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde said on Monday that the state government was ready to part…

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Tramadol Found in Remains of Suicide Bombers, Says NAFDAC

National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday said the illicit drug,…

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World Thrombosis Day: Haematologist Advises Air Travellers to Take Less Alcohol

Prof. Sulaiman Akanmu, a Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the College of Medicine…

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Thrombosis: Sanofi Raises Awareness on Condition, Urges Nigerians to Know Risks

Sanofi, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has raised concerns about the need to create more …

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Underutilisation of Nurses, Midwives Fueling Poor Health Indices Says AGPNP

The National President Association of General Private Nurses Practitioners, AGPNP, Balogun Ajiboye…

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Yellow Fever: Death Toll Rises to 22 in Bauchi

Six persons have been confirmed dead from yellow fever in Bauchi State. Executive Chairman of the …

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Oil Firm Lifts Delta Communities with Medical Outreach, Spends Over N3b on CSR

Energia Nigeria Limited, an indigenous firm operating the Ebendo/Obodeti marginal field with Oando…

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NAFDAC Seeks Governors’ Support to Curb Drug Abuse, Others

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has solicited the suppor…

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Group Celebrates Cancer Month with Free Screening

As part of efforts to check the spread of cancer and celebrate cancer awareness month, Mass Medica…

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Sanwo-Olu’s Wife to Launch Endowment Fund for Pediatric Surgeries

Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said plans were underway to launch an Endowment…

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Afcfta: Pharma Manufacturers Seek N300bn Bailout

Chief executives of top pharmaceutical manufacturing companies under the auspices of Pharmaceutica…

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