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Kidnapping: NMA Threatens Withdrawal Of Services In Cross Rivers

Members of the Cross River Branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), have threatened ind…

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Kidnappers of Nursing Officer Reduce Ransom to N1m

Kidnappers of a senior nursing officer in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. …

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Current Asthma Guidance - Where Do We Stand? By Natalie Harper

Asthma treatment guidance is essential - but only if it’s not contradictory, explains Nat…

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Quit Social Media While On Duty Nurses And Doctors Told

The incoming administrator of the Ganta United Methodist Hospital (GUMH), Allen Zomonway, has warn…

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OUCH; Lancet Study Shows That One In Five Surgeries Done In Africa Have Complications

Death rates for patients undergoing surgery in Africa are double the global average even though th…

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Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Management Denies Reinstated Staff Resumption Of Duties

Management of the the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu in Egor local government area on W…

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WHO Prequalifies Breakthrough Vaccine For Typhoid

At the end of December 2017, WHO prequalified the first conjugate vaccine for typhoid, Bharat Biot…

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Surgery Death Rates in Africa Are Twice Global Average – Study

The risk of dying from scheduled surgery in Africa is more than double the global average, researc…

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Study: Kids Who Eat Fish Have A Higher IQ And Get Better Sleep

A new study has revealed that children who eat fish at least once a week get better sleep and have…

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Dear CMD/MD: Nominate Your Best 2017 Medical Staff for a Free AHA Basic Life Support Training

Dear MD/CMD   Let's face it: Without the staff members that support your medical prac…

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American Health Council Honors Charles Tucker DNP, MSN, RN, CNE As Best in Nursing

The American Health Council honors accomplished clinician and Associate Professor of Nursing Charl…

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Russian Doctors And Nurses Pose Next To Dying Patients For Sick Social Media Selfies

Russian Doctors And Nurses Pose Next To Dying Patients For Sick Social Media Selfies A nurse is …

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Chinese Doctor, 43, Dies After Working 18 Hours Straight Until She Collapsed In Front Of Her Patient

A 43-year-old doctor has reportedly died of a stroke after working for 18 hours non-stop in China.…

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A Case Of Stolen Identity: Dr Oluwafemi Charles Igberase AKA Dr Charles Akoda

His patients called him Dr. Akoda.   As an obstetrician-gynecologist at Prince George&rsq…

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STUDY: Diabetes Drug Significantly Reverses Memory Loss In Mice With Alzheimers

A drug developed for diabetes could be used to treat Alzheimer's after scientists found it &qu…

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UNICEF, Yobe Govt. To Provide 336 Communities With Water, Sanitation Facilities

The UNICEF is to partner with the Yobe government to construct water and sanitation facilities in …

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20,210 babies born in Nigeria on New Year’s day– UNICEF

Nigeria would have approximately 20,210 babies born into the country on the New Year’s day. …

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3 Years On, Health Act Not Implemented

Nearly three years since the National Health Act became law, inability to get financial backing to…

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Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy NSP Announces Theme, Date of Her 58th Scientific Conference and AGM

The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) today announced the month of October for her 58th Scien…

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Woman Carries Her Heart In Backpack As Shes Too Ill For Organ Transplant

A British mother has had a life-changing operation so radical, she now effectively carries her hea…

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