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WHO: Latest Zika Situation Report

Neurological syndrome and congenital anomalies Read the full situation report  5 Febru…

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Zika-hit Nations Should Allow Access to Contraception, Abortion: UN

The United Nations on Friday urged countries hit by the dangerous Zika virus to let women have acc…

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N'Assembly Plans Law as Hope Rises for Local Treatment of Cancer

Nigeria is Talking bold Steps to ensure local Treatement of cancer as the National Assembly is pla…

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DFID Trains 46 Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers on Rape in Enugu

Justice For All (J4A) and Sexual Assault and Referral Centres (SARC) of the DFID have embarked on …

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Buhari’s Wife flags-off MNCH week in Kebbi

Wife of the president, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, yesterday flagged-off the Maternal and Newborn Child H…

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Lassa fever: Nurses Advised on Self, Public Protection

Nigerian nurses have been advised to take precautionary measures in protecting themselves and the …

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PCN Inducts 36 UNIMAID Graduates

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has inducted 36 Pharmacy graduates of the University of M…

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FG Distributes 1,812 Anti-Rabies Vaccines to 9 colleges of Veterinary Medicines

The Federal Ministry of Health, on Thursday distributed 1,812 anti rabies vaccines to nine accredi…

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Rabies is as Dangerous as Lassa Fever, Ebola, FG warns Dog Owners

Following the dangers students of veterinary colleges face in caring for animals, especially dogs,…

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Essential Medicines Give Lifeline to People Living with Cancer

Abish Romero is preparing to celebrate: in a few months she will mark 5 years free of breast cance…

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Delta Contributory Health Insurance Bill Signed into Law

A bill for the establishment of the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme was Thursday …

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Between Badaru, Lamido and the Jigawa Health Sector

One of the beauties of democracy is the freedom of speech but because of that privilege, we should…

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Update Information to Fellows of West African College of Nursing: Nigeria/ Sub-Regional Chapters

I bring you greetings from the West African College of Nursing Secretariat, Yaba Lagos, Nigeria. …

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Zika Virus Update

Brazil Confirms Zika Infection From A Blood Transfusion   Brazilian health authorities co…

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Medical Expert Calls For Integration Of Cancer Treatment In NHIS

Dr Usman Bello, a senior medical consultant at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, has called …

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Medical Doctor Shot in Imo

The planned peaceful demonstration by medical practitioners in Imo State, turned awry yesterday as…

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Nigeria Records Increase in Cancer Deaths, 20% Survival Rate

Today is World Cancer Day! Celebrated on February 4 every year, it is a day set aside by the Unite…

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Ondo Intensifies Efforts Towards UHC, Drafts Bill on State Health Insurance Agency

As part of efforts to ensure universal health coverage (UHC), Ondo State has began the process of …

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Doctors Alert to Looming Disaster in Health Sector

At last, doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) raised alarm over loomi…

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Malaria Drug provides Novel ‘Cure’ for Cancer

Studies show Artemisia annua kills 98% of malignant lung cells in 16 hours Today is world cancer…

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