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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Perm sec lauds Plateau Gov’s support to National Orthopaedic Hospital
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Kachollom Daju, has lauded Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his significant contributions toward the growth and improved performance of the National Orthopaedic Hospital…
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ICH confirms Nigeria’s NAFDAC as member at Singapore Assembly
,,,,as it’s 25th member The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) has confirmed Nigeria as a member.Nigeria’s NAFDAC was admitted when the ICH…
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UNICEF: 20% of world’s children trapped in extreme poverty
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 20 per cent children worldwide live-in extreme poverty, surviving on under $3 a day, UNICEF, in a report, on Thursday stated that nearly 90…
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NAFDAC trains dealers on safe, quality medicines
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has trained patent and proprietary medicines dealers on identifying, avoiding, and reporting suspicious, substandard, and unregistered medicines. Dr Festus Ukadike,…
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NMA declares support for NARD strike
…….. from South-West Caucus The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) South-West Caucus, has declared its support for the ongoing nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over better…
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Groups back NAFDAC’s ban on sachet alcohol
Public health advocacy groups have thrown their weight behind NAFDAC over its decision to enforce the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles, and glass bottles of 200ml and…
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Rivers to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery – Commissioner
Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Ure, has reaffirmed the state government’s readiness in bridging existing gaps in the primary and secondary healthcare sector of the state. Ure made…
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NMA appeals for release of abducted doctor
The Nigerian Medical Association, Federal Capital Territory (NMA-FCT), has appealed to security agencies to step up efforts to secure the release of Dr Chinonye Nwachukwu. The NMA-FCT Chairman, Dr Emeka…
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NMA laments over myriads of problems in Nigeria’s health system
Biodun Esan, IlorinThe Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara State Chapter, has called on the federal, state, and local governments to initiate far-reaching policy reforms that will strengthen every aspect of…
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