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Diphtheria outbreak: Death toll hits 13 in Kaduna

Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13 according to th…

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Pharmacists, Patients Lament Hike in Drug Prices

Pharmacists and patients have lamented the increase in prices of drugs, saying the increase was up t…

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No Outbreak of Strange Disease in UDUTH – Management

Management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto State, has debunked the rumour m…

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Nigeria Records 2,052 Cholera Cases, 55 Deaths

A total of 55 deaths have been recorded from cholera, while 2,052 people are suspected to have been …

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529 Foreign-trained Doctors failed Medical Exam – MDCN

A total of 529 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates failed the assessment examination conduc…

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Diphtheria Death Toll Hits 30 in Yobe, 289 Hospitalised

Yobe State Government has reported 30 deaths from 289 cases of diphtheria from six local councils of…

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UNTH Enugu Commences Surgeries for Hydrocephalus Children

About 17 children, including a four-month-old baby with Hydrocephalus disorder, would benefit from a…

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Oyo Seals Five Healthcare Facilities

The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, announced the sealing of five private health facilities in Ib…

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NAFDAC Differs with WHO, Experts on Safety of ‘Cancer-causing’ Sweetener

Contrary to the position of World Health Organisation (WHO) and some cancer experts that artificial …

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WHO Advises Vaccination for Health Workers to Curb Diphtheria Spread

World Health Organisation (WHO) has said special attention should be paid to vaccination of healthca…

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Shortage of Healthcare Workers Hits Niger

Stakeholders in the healthcare sector in Niger State have expressed concern over the shortage of per…

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Ekiti Sensitises Residents to Anthrax

The Ekiti State Government has alerted residents of the state to anthrax disease and advised on the …

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UNIMED Partners College of Surgeons

The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding …

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NAFDAC Alerts on Dangers of Drug Hawking, use of Carbide to Ripen Fruits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concern over…

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Abia Govt Debunks Alleged Sack of Doctors

Abia State Government has refuted the media report that it had disengaged doctors in the state, dism…

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Strike: Doctors Pledge to Resume Duty Immediately Fed. Govt. Pays Them

The President, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors(NARD), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching H…

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Community Pharmacists Lament Poor Social Health Insurance Subscription

The Association of Community Pharmacists in Nigeria has expressed worries over the coverage rate in …

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FG Confirms First Case of Anthrax Disease in Nigeria

The Federal Government on Monday confirmed the first case of anthrax disease in Nigeria.The Federal …

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Ondo Govt Issues Warning on Diphtheria, Harps on Measures to Mitigate Disease

Ondo State government, yesterday, issued a warning against the outbreak of diphtheria, saying swift …

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Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike in C’ River over Colleague’s Abduction

Doctors in Cross River on Sunday embarked on a total and indefinite strike in solidarity with one of…

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