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Lassa Fever Outbreak: WHO Releases $900,000 for Emergencies, Quick Response

…Says disease is reducing but remains a source of concern    In its bid to as…

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Governor Ganduje Signs State Specialist Hospital’s Bill Into Law

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has signed the Kano State Ultra-Modern Specialist Hospita…

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Governor Masari Renovates General Hospitals Across Katsina

Even before his inauguration as governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari after his victory at the poll…

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Obaseki Assures Enhanced Working Conditions for Medical Personnel, to Build 3 Super Hospitals

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled plans to build three Super General Hospitals …

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Lassa Fever: Nigeria’s Public Health Actions Trigger Decline in Reported Cases – WHO

The World Health Organisation, WHO, says Lassa fever outbreak, measured by the number of weekly re…

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Funding is UNILAG Pharmacy Faculty’s Biggest Challenge – Aina

Prof. Bolajoko Aina, dean, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Lagos (UNILAG) has identified finance a…

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NMA Set for Showdown with Edo Government

Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) yesterday described as laughable threa…

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Study: Smartphone Addiction Could Mean You Are Emotionally Unstable

An addiction to smartphones may be an indication that you are not so emotionally stable, says a ne…

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Study: Where Fat Goes When You Lose Weight

If it isn't turned to energy or muscles and doesn't go into the toilet, where does fat go?…

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Where Fat Goes When You Lose Weight

If it isn't turned to energy or muscles and doesn't go into the toilet, where does fat go?…

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WHO Tasks Govts on Tuberculosis Control Fund

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the Nigerian government and other countries in t…

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Nigerian Medical Association Notice on How to Process Your Stamp

Dear all. Compliments of NMA. You can recall that the Honourable Minister of Health Prof. Isaac F.…

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How Fake Recruitment Agency Scammed Indian Nurses With Fake Singapore Job Offers

They even issued some of their victims fake visas and some of them learnt they have been Scammed a…

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NSIA, FMOH Inject $20m Lifeline in LUTH, 2 Others Against NCDs

Three Federal healthcare institutions,  the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Lagos; …

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NHIS: Healthcare Int’l Seeks Coverage for More Nigerians

Healthcare International Nigeria Limited has stressed the need for more Nigerians to be covered by…

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University Of Portharcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) Postpones Interview Dates For House Officers And Interns

The interview earlier scheduled for House Officers, Intern Pharmacists, Med Lab Scientists, Den…

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Drug Hope For Secondary-Progressive Stage

A study of a new drug to treat advanced cases of multiple sclerosis suggests it may be possible to…

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ICN: Nurses Leading The Way To End TB

On World Tuberculosis Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is drawing attention to th…

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FCT Records Fresh Case of Lassa Fever

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has recorded a fresh case of Lassa fev…

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Health Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHE) has hinted that it would embark on a nati…

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