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Association urges FCTA to recruit 7,000 nurses, improve welfare
By Aderogba George The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has urged the FCT Administration to recruit at least 7,000 nurses and…
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Nigeria’s Ebola case genetically related to Kenya index case – Pate
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Genomic analysis of Nigeria’s imported Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case has shown that the isolated virus appears…
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Stakeholders seek fair policies to advance gender equality
By Vivian Emoni Gender experts have called for inclusive policies that promote fairness, advance gender equality and strengthen social protection for women, youths…
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First participant vaccinated in Bundibugyo vaccine trial in DRC
By Folasade Akpan The first participant has been vaccinated in a pivotal clinical trial to evaluate vaccine candidates against Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic…
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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…