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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…
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Group calls on FG, stakeholders to end early girl child marriage
By Kennedy Sheyin A Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has called for the abolishment of early girl child marriage in Nigeria.…
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Foundation selects 74 public sector leaders for 6th cohort
By Safia Abdulrahman The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has selected 74 public sector professionals from six African countries for the sixth cohort of the Aig-Imoukhuede Public…
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Eye screening detects uncorrected presbyopia among NAN journalists
By Catherine Egwuom Dr Ezinwanne Osuji, Optometrist and Medical Director, Digital Bridge Eye Clinic, Oshodi, said screening detected uncorrected presbyopia among News Agency…
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ARGO to advance Africa cancer care through AI, precision medicine
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. Olusegun Alatise, Head of Department, Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, says the African Research Group for…
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Minister calls for stronger participation of oncology nurses in cancer care
By Hafsah Tilde The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has called for greater involvement of oncology nurses in…
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CMD advocates special bank to bridge health sector financing gaps
By Chimezie Anaso The Medical Director, Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, Dr Chukwudi Njelita, has called on the Federal Government to establish a special bank…
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CSOs, media seek health-centred manifestoes ahead 2027 elections
By Folasade Akpan Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the media and other stakeholders have called for health-centred manifestoes and tracking of political commitments ahead of…