Medical News


WHO calls on Countries and Partners to "Unite to End Tuberculosis"

In advance of World TB Day, to be observed on 24 March, WHO is calling on countries and partners t…

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Protest in Ondo Over Disappearance of Health Workers’ Salary

Health Workers at Ondo State Specialist Hospital, in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North East local governmen…

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We Saved Oniyelu’s Life Twice – LUTH Management

The management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos has described th…

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Lab. Scientists Reject NMA's Call for Outsourcing of Medical Services

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), has rejected a recent call by…

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How Mandatory Health Insurance will Help Nigerians’

Public health physicians under the aegis of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria…

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Akingbade: Non-Mandatory Health Insurance a Challenge to Universal Coverage

Since inception, expectation that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) will reduce the burd…

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NHIS Flags off Community Insurance in Plateau

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has selected three rural communities in Plateau State …

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ABUAD Partners ADB on Hospital

The Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) is seeking the support of the African Development B…

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Pushing for a Malaria Free – Nigeria

Inspite of the significant efforts and progress made in fighting malaria, it still remains perhaps…

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Oshiomhole Raises Health Workers’ Pay

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has approved a 5% pay rise for health workers in the state,…

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NUC and the Extension of Medical Education

The National Universities Commission (NUC) recently stirred the hornet’s nest with its annou…

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Seven Years To Study Medicine, Says NUC

  Medical students are required to do seven years in the universities and not 11 as erroneo…

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Seven Years To Study Medicine, Says NUC

  Medical students are required to do seven years in the universities and not 11 as erroneo…

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UPTH Host Paediatrics Accreditation Team

The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital has been commended for the quality of services r…

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Measles: A Major Threat to Nigerian Children

Following the outbreak of measles in Jigawa state where six children were confirmed dead and over …

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Congenital Defects Can Be Diagnosed, Treated Early – Research

WINIFRED OGBEBO writes on how research and vigilance can help in the diagnosis and treatment of bi…

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Polio: Jigawa To Immunise 11,900 Children

Gwaram Local Government Council of Jigawa on Monday said it would vaccinate no fewer than 11, 900 …

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Tuberculosis: No Nigerian Should Die Of Disease

As the annual World  Tuberculosis Day is scheduled for March 24th and the disease continues t…

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New Virus Deadlier Than Ebola, Zika to Emerge

Scientists have warned that humans should brace for the emergence of a new virus that could be dea…

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Communique Issued at the Conclusion of the Presidential, Retreat of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria(APBN)

For two days in the later part of january this year memebers of the Association of Professional Bo…

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