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Access Marathon: NIBUCAA, HACEY Provides Free HIV Tests for 2500 Persons

A coalition has partnered to promote messages on HIV prevention, counselling, testing and referral…

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Ex-Minister to Address Dialogue on Economic Growth in Pharmaceutical Industry

Former Minister of Health and President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluy…

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Oyo Health Insurance Health Scheme Captures 100,000 Enrollees

Not less than 100,000 persons have been enrolled into the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme, which…

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Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) Communique

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING HELD FROM 30TH JANUARY TO 3RD FEBRUARY 2019 AT THE GO…

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Study: Women, low-income earners mostly affected by cancer in Nigeria

A new study conducted by Phillips Consulting has examined the socio-economic impact of cancer in a…

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Breast, cervical, prostrate cancers killing women in Ekiti — NMA

A team of medical doctors in Ekiti State on Monday raised the alarm over the spread of breast, cer…

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Regular checkup vital in fight against cancer

The founder of Atinuke Cancer Foundation, Mrs Tinu Lawal, has said the best way to detect cancer a…

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Cancer is a dreadful but preventable disease

February 4th, 2019 was World Cancer Day. I have, therefore, chosen to write a feature on cancer. T…

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UNICEF urges governors to copy Oyo health insurance scheme

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged state governments to emulate Oyo State…

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Sign Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Bill into law, PSN tells FG

The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Sam Ohuabunwa, has called on the Presidenc…

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Polaris Bank promotes healthy living

Polaris Bank has urged Nigerians to adhere to quality eating habit and healthy lifestyle to avoid …

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HIV Pill Pastor Fined For Fake Cure

A Zimbabwean prophet who said he had found a herbal remedy for HIV and other illnesses has been fi…

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Study: Women Stay Sharper For Longer Because Their Brains Are Four Years Younger Than Men On Average

Women may have the advantage over men when it comes to brainpower. Their brains appear almost four…

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As Doctors Desert Kogi

The issue of non-payment of workers and poor welfare was brought to the fore with the disclosure l…

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The media, public attitudes and mental health

The human society is made up of people who evolve rules and practices to conduct their affairs ove…

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Emekobum advocates love, care for people affected by leprosy

Nigerians have been admonished to show love and care to people affected by leprosy rather than sti…

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UBTH gets cancer treatment machine, as Obaseki hails Buhari on patients’ care

BENIN CITY—THE University of BeninTeaching Hospital, UBTH, said it has procured a brachyther…

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Govt hospital, facilities dormant 14 months after Obaseki pledged take-off

OTUO—THE people of Otuo in Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State, have lamented that 14…

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Polaris Bank Commemorates World Cancer Day

In commemoration of the 2019 World Cancer Day as well as the demonstration of its commitment to th…

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300 Jostle for 60 Medical Positions at LASUTH

About 300 job seekers have applied to fill the 60 vacant positions at the Lagos State University T…

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