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OWERRI: PROMO BLS, ACLS Class to Commence on 27th March

All is now set for the Promo BLS ACLS class scheduled to hold at the Conference hall of the Owerri…

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Nursingworld Moves to Bridge Capacity, Proficiency Gaps... Procures More State of the Art Training Equipments

Apparently in response to emerging needs and competency requirements in the healthcare sector, Nur…

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2019 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates medical guidelines review committee

Alh. Abdullahi Muhammad, the Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has …

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NAIIS: A new dawn in HIV management

The Federal Government has unveiled  the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS)…

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Measles infects 4,693, kills 13 in Borno

Borno State Primary Health Care Agency (BSPHCA) has confirmed infection of 4,693 and death of 13 c…

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At World Tuberculosis Day, Lagos seeks support to end TB

As part of activities to mark this year’s World Tuberculosis Day in Lagos, the state Ministr…

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Over 3.6 Million Nigerians Lack Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Says UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) yesterday said over 3.6 million Nigerians are in need of…

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Ebola Death Toll Reaches 606 in DR Congo Northeast Provinces

The Health Ministry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) revealed Tuesday that the number…

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WOHD 2019: Poor Oral Health Can Negatively Affect Confidence — Expert

The President, Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Dr Evelyn Eshikena has said that poor oral healt…

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FCT healthcare board laments rise in child mortality

The acting executive secretary of the FCT Primary Healthcare Board (FCT-PHCB),  Dr Ndaeyo Iwo…

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NDLEA arrests 3 over production of methamphetamine

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has apprehend three persons connected to an illeg…

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Benue govt commends AHF intervention that pushed down HIV/AIDS prevalence from 12 to 5.3 percent in state

The Benue state Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr. Emmanuel Eru has lauded the interve…

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Pharmacists accuse Lagos over lopsided health insurance scheme

Pharmacists under the aegis of the Association of Community Pharmacists (ACPN) have rejected the L…

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Measles outbreak kills 13 children in Borno - UNICEF

Measles outbreak has killed 13 children in Borno State, the United Nations Children’s Fund, …

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UPU America Organises free Medical Outreach for Deltans

As part of its efforts to complement government’s initiatives in delivering quality healthca…

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Nigeria losing war against drug abuse

The issue of drug and substance abuse among the teeming youths in Nigeria has taken a new dimensio…

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Resident doctors apologise, drop petitions against UNTH officials

The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (ARD UNTH) has withdr…

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‘80% of Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria not Functional’

The Country Director, PharmAccess Foundation, Njide Ndili has stated that despite having about 30,…

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Korea Jostles for Slice of Nigeria’s $1B Medical Tourism Spending

The Republic of Korea is positioning for a share of the estimated $1 billion, which 30,000 Nigeria…

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Bringing Healthcare to Ode Itsekiri Community

If there is one riverine community in Nigeria that could pass as a government reserved area for it…

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