Medical News


Millions of Children Face Becoming Short-Sighted, Going Blind

* They spend less than 90 minutes daily outdoors in natural light    Millions of chi…

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Lassa-Fever: FG Wants Better Partnership with States

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called on State Governments to intensify partners…

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NHIS Staff Protest Usman’s Reinstatement

Reinstated Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Prof. Yusuf Usman, resum…

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Misdiagnosis Major Cause of Rise in Childhood Cancer Deaths

* Landers 88 Reunion seeks increased funding, research, early detection to reduce prevalence * P…

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Fight To End Lassa Fever Requires Sectorial Approach

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has called on the states Commissioner of Health, priva…

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Nigeria Rolls Out Investment Case To Access $40M

The Federal Ministry of Health, yesterday in Abuja, rolled out an innovative strategy to access th…

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Medical Experts Chart Path to Functional Primary Healthcare System

Stakeholder in the health sector have advised the ministries of health and education to collaborat…

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Why Ekiti Took Free Health Services to Rural Areas, by Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said his government is taking its free health progra…

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Medical Interns On Strike Again Over Allowance, Drug Stock Outs

More than 900 medical interns in public hospitals across the country have again gone on strike …

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Doctors Want National Assembly to Pass Bill Establishing NCDC

* NMA urges FG to quickly commission virology centres   In a bid to stop the high mortali…

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LUTH Trains 25 Professionals in Endoscopic Surgery

In a bid to increase knowledge in gynaecology endoscopy surgery, the Lagos state University Tea…

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The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Appoints New CEO

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO…

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Houma Doctor Saves Patient From Double Amputation

"This is a worldwide problem. It's a huge problem. In fact, in the United States, periphe…

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NAFDAC Destroys N80m Fake, Expired Drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expi…

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Presidency Orders Rollout of 200,000 Strong Nationwide CHIPS

The federal health ministry is to ensure roll out of the Community Health Influencers, Promoters a…

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Poor Breastfeeding, Diet Responsible for Measles Infection

The high incidence of measles infection amongst children in Africa especially Nigeria, has been li…

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Car Horns, Sirens Bad for the Heart

Many often overlook the blaring horn of motorists, the rumble of airplanes as they navigate the ai…

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‘Expanding Medical Practitioner’s Interest’ll Impact Public Health’

Concerned health practitioners committed to improving health outcomes beyond the clinical area for…

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Kogi Doctors Strike Hits One Month, as NMA Warns of Possible Brain Drain

As the industrial action embarked upon by medical doctors in Kogi state hits one month on Wednesda…

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FG Moves To Bridge Emergency Health Services Gaps

In an effort to provide seamless coverage for emergency services, the federal government has launc…

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