Medical News


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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Buhari’s Wife Seeks Improved Healthcare for Women, Children

The First lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has enjoined wives of southwest governors to address issues of m…

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Health Stakeholders Fault Yusuf’s Reinstatement as NHIS Boss

• Recall won’t stop EFCC prosecution, says FG • Lawyer sues Buhari for ‘vi…

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NAPTIP Denies Employing Witch Doctors to Fight Human Trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has denied reports that i…

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Meningitis kills Three in Yobe

The Yobe Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bello Kawuwa, said the state has recorded 10 new cases of Ce…

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Lassa Fever: Rats Scare Varsity Students

Some students of Nigerian universities have expressed fear over rodent invasion as Lassa fever con…

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Nurse of the Week: Nurse Manager Joan Riggs Earns Healthcare Achievement Award for Elder Care Initiative

Our Nurse of the Week is Joan Riggs, RN, who was recently awarded a Health Care Achievement Award …

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NVMA Proffers Ways of Reducing Health Spending in Lagos

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association in Lagos has advised the state government to give atte…

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