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Pharmacists integral to healthcare delivery, says hospital MD
By Catherine Egwuom The Medical Director, General Hospital Ebute Metta, Dr Folakemi Irewole-Ojo, says pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare delivery…
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Kaduna targets zero malnutrition through grassroots mobilisation
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Kaduna State Government says it is targeting zero malnutrition through stronger grassroots mobilisation, community ownership and increased investment in…
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LISDEL urges swift passage of health bills to strengthen NCD response
By Justina Auta The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL) has called on the House of Representatives to expedite concurrence on two health financing…
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NPC seeks harmonised marriage, divorce registration system
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has called for a harmonised national system for marriage and divorce registration to strengthen rights protection…
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Substance Abuse: Families decry high cost of private rehabilitation
By Blessing Odega Relatives of persons undergoing rehabilitation for substance abuse disorders in Plateau have decried the high cost of treatment at private rehabilitation…
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FCTA approves construction of Utako General Hospital, overhaul of 14 others
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Executive Council has approved the immediate construction and equipping of Utako General Hospital, and comprehensive…
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Nigeria inaugurates health financing observatory
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has inaugurated the Nigeria Health Financing Observatory to harmonise health financing data and strengthen research, accountability and evidence-based decision-making. …
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National Youth Data Bank to guide targeted youth interventions – FG
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has described the National Youth Data Bank (NYDB) as a central, secure and reliable platform for youth information…
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World Heart Day: LISDEL advocate affordable hypertension care
By Justina Auta The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL) has called for affordable hypertension care, warning that only one in eight Nigerians…
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More than 700 Ilorin residents get free medical services
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Dr Muideen Onimago, has organised a free medical outreach for more than 700 residents of Ilorin Emirate…