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WHO urges countries to expand community-based mental health care
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to accelerate the shift from institutionalised mental health care to community-based services that…
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Stakeholders commend partners for teachers’ professional devt in Adamawa
By Talatu Maiwada Education stakeholders in Adamawa have commended Plan International and other partners for supporting the professional development and wellbeing of teachers in…
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Experts identify stigma, drug abuse as mental health challenges
By Abdullahi Maku Mental health experts at Karu General Hospital (KGH), Abuja, have identified stigma, misconceptions and drug abuse among youths as major challenges…
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Quality medical education key to Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage – CMUL
By Lilian U. Okoro The College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), has emphasised the importance of quality medical education and a competent…
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PSN tasks veteran journalists on nutrition, healthy ageing
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kwara Chapter, Mrs Munirat Bello, has advised veteran journalists to adopt a…
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Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon urges Nigerians to prioritise regular eye examinations
By Ifeoma Aka A Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Prof. Nkiru Kizor-Akwaraiwe, has urged Nigerians to prioritise regular eye examinations, warning that some sight-threatening conditions can…
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NAFDAC disowns viral list of fake products
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disassociated itself from a viral list circulating on social…
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AI can cut out-of-pocket health spending, expand PHC access – Expert
By Folasade Akpan Dr Kunle Kakanfo, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), says Artificial Intelligence (AI) can…
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Malala Fund commits $2.95m to girls’ education in Nigeria
By Mercy Sawok The Malala Fund says it awarded 9.8 million dollars in grants during the past year, including 2.95 million dollars to organisations…
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FG to establish state-of-the-art 3D prosthetics training centre in Abuja
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has allocated funds for the establishment of a state-of-the-art 3D prosthetics training centre at…