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OOU Confers Doctorate on Aig-Imoukhuede

In acknowledgement of his contributions to national and societal development, the governing counci…

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Jailed Russian Doctor Released Following Public Outcry

A Russian doctor jailed for medical malpractice has been released from custody after doctors aroun…

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Five Children Get New Ear Made from Their Own Cells

Five children have been grown a new ear made from their own cells in a world first trial.  …

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77 Real, 405 Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever Recorded in 2018

• UCH seeks N5b to complete cancer centre • Cross River records first death from disea…

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Doctor ‘Infects 40 People’ with HIV in India

At least 40 people have been tested HIV positive in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh,…

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WHO Commends FG Over Improved Response to Disease Outbreaks

Dr Wondi Alemu, the Country Director of World Health Organisaton (WHO) has commended Federal Gover…

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Minister Launches Emergency Services Policy

The Hon. Minister of State for Health, Dr.Osagie Ehanire has launched the National Policy on Emerg…

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Affordable Healthcare Is A Key Priority

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that provision of quality affordable healthcare service to all…

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Minister Urges Nigerians To Engage In Exercise

The Honourable Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has called on Nigerians to always engag…

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Effect of Post-natal Depression on Child Devt

Post-natal depression, also known as postpartum depression, is a mental health disorder that occur…

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2 Die Of Diarrhea, 82 Hospitalised In Kaduna

No fewer than two children have died and 82 others hospitalized following an outbreak of vomiting …

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More Africans are Coming to Nigeria for Surgeries – UCH CMD

The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Temitope Alonge, has said that the University College Hospital, …

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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 31 in 15 States – Minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said the current outbreak of Lassa fever has affe…

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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 31 in 15 States – Minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said the current outbreak of Lassa fever has affe…

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Janaury 2018 Updates and Circulars from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

Find below the latest updates and circulars from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria as a…

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International Council of Nurses Congress Singapore 2019

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) thursday announced the theme, dates and venue for its 20…

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NAPTIP Hires Witch Doctors to Fight Human Trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons said it has engaged some local w…

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NMA Decries Death of Members to Lassa Lever

• Seeks review of doctors’ hazard allowance   The Nigerian Medical Association…

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Enugu Govt Approves Consolidated Salary for Health Workers

Enugu State Government has approved Consolidated Health Workers Salary Scale as demanded by member…

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Doctor Ordered To Pay $8,000 For Baby Death

A Bulawayo medical doctor, sued for negligently causing the death of a newborn baby, has been orde…

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