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Kano govt recruits 2,037 health workers, warns against extortion of patients
By Zubairu Idris Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has warned the newly recruited 2,037 health personnel against maltreating patients or demanding money from…
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Unsafe diagnosis, medication errors threaten NCD patients’ safety — Pate
By Folasasde Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says unsafe diagnosis, medication errors, poor communication and fragmented care…
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Expert warns asthma patients against oral salbutamol
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Emem Jay, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at M and M Fertility Centre, Abuja, has advised asthma patients against relying…
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Cashless policy: FCT hospital patients allege persistent cash payments
Residents seeking healthcare in public hospitals across satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have alleged persistent cash-only payment practices. The allegations persist in spite of the…
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Mangal foundation restores hope to 611 cataract patients in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli The Mangal Foundation has commenced free cataract surgeries for more than 600 vulnerable patients in Katsina State, offering renewed hope…
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FG inaugurates cancer support fund, approves N50m for patients
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Fund for cancer patients and approved N50 million to…
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Cancer Society endorses FG support programme for cancer patients
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has endorsed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assistance…
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Patients urge more funding for hypertension control
By Justina Auta Patient advocates have called on the Federal Government and National Assembly to prioritise funding for hypertension, describing it as a “silent…
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Foundation marks children’s day, seeks more support for young cancer patients
By Justina Auta In a bid to create more awareness and advocate for increased support for childhood cancer, a non-governmental organisation, Okapi Children Cancer…
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Patients from US, others throng Nigeria hospitals – Shettima
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says patients from the United States (US) and other countries are thronging Nigeria hospitals to seek affordable and…