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CMD Laments Influx Of Fake Drugs Into Akwa Ibom

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Dr Emem-Abasi Bassey, has w…

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Rise Of The Selfie Wrist Ailment

Taking too many selfies could leave you with a painful nerve condition, a California doctor is war…

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Commencement of Registration for March/April/May 2019 NPMCN Fellowship Examinations

Commencement of Registration for March/April/May 2019 NPMCN Fellowship Examinations   The…

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House of Rep. Committee on Health Pays Oversight Visit to National Eye Center Kaduna

As part of its constitutional functions, the House of Reps Committee on Health paid an oversight v…

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Fresh meningitis outbreak kills nine, infects 72 in 10 states

A fresh outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) has killed nine and infected 72 persons in Kat…

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Cancer Registry As Panacea To Reducing Rising Cases Of Cancer

As part of efforts to combat and enhance the quality of cancer data in the country, a non-governme…

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Four Land in Court for Beating Doctor, Nurse in Lagos Hospital

Four men, Ismail Dauda, 53, Emmanuel John, 25, Mohammed Abbas, 28, and Osuntayo Adesina, 38, on Th…

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Exclusion of Cancer Treatment From NHIS Worries NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association has frowned at the exclusion of cancer treatment from the National…

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Skipping breakfast raises the chance of Type-2 diabetes by a third, research shows

It has been described as the most important meal of the day. And skipping breakfast raises your ri…

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Thailand Approves Medicinal Cannabis

Thailand's parliament has voted to approve cannabis for medical use, with a key lawmaker calli…

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Type 2 Diabetes May Be Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

Type 2 diabetes may be linked to erectile dysfunction, a new study suggests. People who had geneti…

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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Adds Biosimilars To Policy On Pharmacists’ Right To Substitute One Medicine For Another

Pharmacists’ authority to use their expertise to substitute one medicine for another should …

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Minister of Health: Govt To Create Model Healthcare System

The Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole has said that the Federal Ministry of Health is ready t…

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NCDC Offer 5 Important Tips To Prevent Cerebrospinal Meningitis

During the dry season, high temperatures and low humidity increase the likelihood of transmission …

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Pharmacists Commend Sokoto State Govt. Over International Conference Centre, Demand Recruitment Of Additional Pharmacists

The National Chairman of the Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeri…

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NIPRD: Heavy Metals Discovered In Meat Products In Abuja

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development has discovered heavy metals and…

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World Medical Association Expresses Shock At Turkish Physician Leaders’ Prison Sentences

The World Medical Association has expressed shock at prison sentences handed down to several leadi…

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NEW YEAR PROMO: Invitation To A 3 Day Nursing Clinical Skills Practice Workshop

Are you looking to improve your clinical skills in Basic Suturing Techniques?   Do you se…

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Is A Cure For Aids Within Reach? Scientists Succeed In Destroying HIV-Infected Cells In Major Breakthrough

Scientists have announced a potentially major breakthrough in the fight against HIV. Researchers a…

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NMA NEC: Specialties Associations To Become NEC Members

The NMA president, Dr. Faduyile has revealed that the National Executive Committee will be expa…

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