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FG moves to boost nurse retention, expand healthcare access
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has launched a new strategic plan for nursing and midwifery to improve workforce retention and fast-track Nigeria’s journey…
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Expert cautions public on dangers of unsafe food
By Justina Auta Dr Olapeju Phorbee, a leading food systems consultant, has urged Nigerians to prioritise safe, healthy, and diverse diets while warning against…
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ACPN declares October ‘Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month’
By Folasade Akpan The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has officially declared October as “Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month,” to promote public trust…
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Cerebral Palsy: Parents lament stigmatisation, call for special school
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Parents of children living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have lamented stigmatisation against them by the public and called for a special…
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Nigeria launches large-scale vaccination campaign to protect 106m children- WHO
By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children…
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UN Women, NCCC launch gender-climate toolkit
By Justina Auta UN Women and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have launched Nigeria’s NDC Gender Integration Toolkit and Strategy to enhance…
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How computational analysis, emerging technologies can combat antimicrobial resistance — Scientist
By Blessing Ibegbu A Nigerian researcher, Dr Gideon Gyebi, says emerging computational technologies can accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics and overcome the global…
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Biochemistry Practitioners want FG to prioritise use of alternative medicine
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Biochemistry Practitioners, Plant Treatment Oasis Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the use of alternative…
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Akume urges Nigerians to end silence, stigma around breast cancer
By Folasade Akpan The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged Nigerians to end the culture of silence…
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Lagos general hospital offers free screening, surgery to 200 residents
By Kemi Akintokun The Orile Agege General Hospital (OAGH), in collaboration with Attom Foundation, has provided free eye…