FG flags off nationwide free cancer screening
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, on Saturday launched a nationwide cancer awareness and screening programme in Abeokuta. Speaking at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta,…
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FMC: Why we couldn’t revive snakebite victim, Nwagene
………denies negligence in death of patient The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has dismissed reports on social-media alleging negligence and non-availability of anti-snake venom in the case of late Ms…
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UNICEF donates 25,000 HIV test kits to Bauchi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has donated 25,000 HIV test kits to the Bauchi state government to improve early detection of the disease. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, Head if UNICEF…
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25-year-old quack doctor nabbed for operating illegal clinic
The Police Command in Ondo State has apprehended a 25-year-old suspected quack doctor for operating an illegal clinic in Ore, Ore/Odigbo Local Government Area. In a statement on Sunday the…
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NAFDAC alerts public to dangerous injections
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the recall of Mivacron and Nimbex injections over safety concerns. NAFDAC, in a statement…
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Resident doctors want sacked colleagues reinstated
The North-Central caucus of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) on Friday demanded the immediate reinstatement of their colleagues sacked from the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Lokoja, Kogi State.. The…
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Resident Doctors mobilise members for peaceful protest, strike
…….at NARD ABUTH chapter The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) chapter, has announced its decision to join the nationwide indefinite strike scheduled for…
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Minister: NARD’s demands limited by public service rules not FG’s neglect
The Federal Government says the ongoing industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is rooted in structural and policy issues within the health sector, rather than neglect…
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UN: Cervical cancer is preventable, curable
The United Nations says cervical cancer is both preventable and curable with proper access to screening, vaccination and treatment. UN, in a statement on Friday, stated that cervical cancer, was…
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WHO unveils traditional medicine global library
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled the Traditional Medicine (TM) Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to Indigenous knowledge. With…
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