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NAFDAC busts factory producing counterfeit herbal products in Lagos
By George Aderogba The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal manufacturing facility in Agege, Lagos. …
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NMA-FCT provides free health checks, treatment to Abuja community
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, has provided free medical services, including screening for hypertension, diabetes, HIV and hepatitis, to…
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Tinubu tasks medical experts to tackle W/African brain drain
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has urged medical professionals to develop practical solutions to medical brain drain across West Africa, warning that the…
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Education minister inaugurates Nigeria’s first robotic surgery academy
By Kemi Akintokun The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Thursday inaugurated Nigeria’s first robotic surgery academy to strengthen specialist training and advance…
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Ebola: Expert urges protective equipment for healthcare workers
By Diana Omueza Medical laboratory expert Stephen Oricha has warned that healthcare workers face increased exposure to Ebola without adequate protective equipment and strict…
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NGO distributes hygiene kits to adolescent girls in Adamawa community
By Ibrahim Kado Save the Children International (SCI) with Support from Philanthropic Integrated Health and Nutrition Project (Phil_IHN) has distributed hygiene kits to vulnerable…
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Pate warns politicians against politicising Ebola case
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has urged political leaders not to politicise Nigeria’s confirmed case…
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Kingibe seeks sustainable domestic financing for healthcare
By Abdullahi Maku Sen. Ireti Kingibe has called for sustainable domestic financing and stronger legislative intervention to address healthcare deficits in Nigeria and other…
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FG says imported Ebola patient recovering, intensifies containment measures
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the woman diagnosed with an imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria is recovering,…
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Kaduna expands last-mile health supply project to 1,000 facilities
By Maryam Ahmadu-Suka Kaduna State Government says it has strengthened the sustainability of its integrated last-mile delivery system to ensure timely and cost-effective distribution…