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PSN Alerts NAFDAC, Customs Over Chinese Drugs with Human Flesh

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has reiterated that for medicine security, the Federal…

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Three Patients Reverse Their Type 2 Diabetes by Fasting for 24 Hours Three Times Weekly

Three patients with type 2 diabetes reversed their condition by fasting for 24 hours three times a…

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‘Universal’ Blood Test for Earlier Diagnosis of Tumour Moves Closer to Market

United Kingdom (UK) researchers behind a potential ‘universal’ liquid biopsy blood tes…

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WHO Discovers Type-2 Polio Virus in Bauchi

World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the discovery of a Type-2 Polio virus in Bauchi Stat…

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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Training For Portharcourt

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Study Guide, 4th ed. by Barbara Aehlert. Updated to reflect…

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DRC Rebels Kill 13, Abduct a Dozen Children in Ebola Epicenter

Congolese rebels have killed 13 civilians and abducted a dozen children in an attack at the centre…

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Idris: Nurses Must Embrace Professional Core Values

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris has tasked nurses in the state health sect…

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Eradication Of Polio Is A Debt We Owe Nigerians – Osinbajo

The Abuja Commitment made by the Federal and State governments to provide active leadership of pol…

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AHF Celebrates One Million Patients Care Milestone

The President of Aids Healthcare Foundation, AHF, Michael Weinstein, has said that they have provi…

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Scientists Develop Vaccine to Protect Against Lassa Fever

Nigeria witnessed Lassa fever outbreaks in Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Kogi and other places this year alon…

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Nigeria’s Healthcare Set for Transformation with Philips Lumify

Lumify, a new medical device which delivers ultrasound technology to healthcare providers and thei…

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Reps May Query Yusuf’s Suspension by NHIS Council

The governing council of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) yesterday announced the indef…

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NCDC Confirms Two Deaths from Lassa Fever in Ondo, Ebonyi

Nigeria Centres for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed two deaths from Lassa fever in Ondo and E…

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‘Virginity Testing’ a Human Rights Violation, Says UN

A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for a ban on tests meant t…

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Hauwa: NMA Advocates Increased Security of Aide Workers

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has challenged the Federal Government to step up security o…

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Niger Govt. Spends N10.7m On IBB Specialist Hospital

The Niger Government says it has spent about N10.7 million to procure mattresses, pillows, and bed…

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Malaria Epidemic: Achieving Pre-elimination Stage By 2020 In Nigeria

Malaria, a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes…

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Lack of Access to WASH Facilities Raises Risk of Disease Outbreaks

*Treat sources of water in affected rural communities to stop cholera epidemic   Worried …

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Family Planning: Stakeholders Lament Non Release of Funds in Niger

Stakeholders in the health sector have said that the non release of budgetary funds meant for the …

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‘There is Hope for People with Sickle Cell Disease’

The Founder of Gemstone Sickle Cell Aid Team, Miss Grace Ochigbo, has said that there is hope of a…

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