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Resident Doctors Worry Over High Maternal Mortality Rate

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Medical Centre Gusau Chapter, on Wednesday said…

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NCDC Assures on Readiness to Fight Lassa Fever, Other Diseases

The dry season brings with it many diseases which may range from mild to life threatening. However…

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FCTA Tasks Health Workers on Service Delivery

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on healthcare workers to improve on…

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Gowon Tasks Council on Quackery in Medical Laboratory Profession

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has advised the Medical Laboratory Science Council of …

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Pharmacists Drums Support for Modern Contraceptives Usage

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria-Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health at Scale…

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Document Your Services, Experts Urge Community Pharmacists

Community pharmacists have been urged to document their services to Nigerians as part of efforts t…

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WHO Rates Nigeria Low in Health Coverage

A Senior Health Specialist at the World Health Organisation, Dr Babatunde Okunola, has said that N…

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Health Insurance Key to Achieving UHC – Sonaiya

The Chief Executive Officer, Crown Surgery and Medical Service, Lagos, Dr Ebun Sonaiya, has said t…

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IHSAN Boss Seeks FG, Investors Collaboration

The National President of the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria, Dr Atolani Ol…

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Sokoto Govt. Restates Commitment to Improve Healthcare Services

The Sokoto State Government has restated its commitment towards improving hospital services in the…

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What Causes Itchy Nipples While Breastfeeding?

Many women complain of itchy nipples while breastfeeding. It may be a sign of minor infection or j…

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57 Years After, Buhari Orders Overhaul of Cross River Medical Centre with Lottery Fund

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate refurbishing of the Okundi Community Healthca…

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Blood Test Detects Cancer in 10 Minutes

A blood test can detect cancer within just 10 minutes, scientists have found, raising hopes that h…

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Malnutrition, Diseases Kill 30 Children in Nasarawa, 2000 Hospitalised

No fewer than 30 children have been confirmed dead, while more than 2,000 are currently receiving …

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Nigeria Healthcare Delivery System Appalling — Olanipekun

FORMER President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Chief Wole Olanipekun, weekend, lamented th…

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Yellow Fever Can Affect Kidneys of Some Victims –Expert

What is yellow fever?   Yellow fever, like Ebola, is a viral haemorrhagic disease. It is …

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ASHI/AHA BLS/ACLS Training For Lagos State

The American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Suppo…

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Get Married Early to Avoid Developing Fibroids, Gynaecologist Advises Women

A gynaecologist and an obstetrician, Dr Gabriel Akilo, on Thursday urged women to get married at a…

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‘How Nigeria can Build 21st Century Health System’

To reverse medical tourism in Nigeria, and build a 21st century health system, certain things need…

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Women with no Children at Risk of Breast Cancer – Expert

Women who have never had children are at a higher risk of breast cancer, a consultant oncologist a…

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