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Taiwan Hits Back at WHO Exclusion Under Beijing Pressure

Taiwan accused the World Health Organization of succumbing to political pressure from Beijing Tues…

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Breaking News: Basic Midwives to be Registered within 90 Days of Passing Exam

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has approved the registration of basic midwives withi…

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Babies Capable of Tracking Others’ Mental States, Says Study

A brain-imaging study has confirmed the notion that infants can accurately track other people&rsqu…

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OPINION: Yobe’s Healthcare in Limelight as NMA Honours Gaidam

The healthcare sector in Yobe State has been on the limelight for all the good reasons for the bes…

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Effective Control of Narcotics Requires Multisectoral Approach -NAFDAC DG

Following the directive by the Health Minister, Professor Isaac Adewole to the National Agency for…

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#JOHESUStrike2018: @Fmohnigeria Requests For Names Of Working FHI Staff

RE: CURRENT STRIKE BY THE JOINT HEALTH SECTOR UNIONS (JOHESU)    As a follow up to t…

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Codeine: NDLEA Arrests Distributor, 41 Drug Traffickers in Edo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command has arrested 41 persons for allegedl…

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#JOHESUStrike2018: JOHESU Speaks on Death of 20 Babies at FMC Owerri

The Leadership of the Joint Health Sector Union of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, …

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Gov. Ugwuanyi Approves N8.5m Monthly for Free Maternal, Child Health

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the monthly contributi…

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WHO Cholera Vaccine Drive Targets 2 Million People in Nigeria, 4 Others

No fewer than two million persons in Nigeria and four other Africa countries are to receive Oral C…

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Codeine: NAFDAC Shuts Emzor, Two Others

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has shut Peace Standard …

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#JOHESUStrike2018 Update: State And Local Government Members To Join Strike Action By 9th May 2018

#JOHESUStrike2018 Update: State And Local Government Members To Join Strike Action By 9th May 2018…

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#JOHESUStrike2018: Adamawa State Chapter To Join Strike Action By 9th May 2018

The Adamawa State Chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions in a letter dated 7th May 2018 has wri…

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Pharmacist to Grab N1m in PSN Integrity Award

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has inaugurated a committee for Biogenerics integrity …

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German Ambassador to Nigeria, Others Lay Foundation for Thompson and Grace Medical University

Germany’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Bernhard Schlagheck, at the weekend led another German …

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Okowa Hails Emergence of Adedayo as NMA President

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday described the emergence of Dr. Francis Adedayo as the national Pr…

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Veterinary Doctors Call for Proper Handling of Meat

Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, NVMA, Lagos chapter has called for proper handling of proc…

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UNICEF Worried Over High Rate of Female Genital Mutilation in Ekiti

United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) said it is worried over the increasing rate of Fem…

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Ogun Government Reads Riot Act to Health Workers Warming up for Strike

Ogun State government has cautioned health workers on its payroll against joining their counterpar…

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#JOHESUStrike2018: NMA Appeals to FG to Honour Agreements with JOHESU

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has appealed to the Federal Government to honour all ag…

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