NGO trains midwives on use of ultrasound machines
Biodun Esan, Ilorin A Non Governmental Organisations (NGO), Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) has trained over 400 midwives and nurses on the use of V-Scan Portable Hand-held Ultrasound machines in four…
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Reps seek domestic financing, local malaria vaccines
The House of Representatives has called for domestic financing and locally manufactured malaria vaccines in a bid to stop the menace of the disease. Rep Benjamin Kalu, the Spokesperson of…
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NCDC: Cholera kills 79, infects 1,336
The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has registered 79 deaths and a total of 1,336 suspected cases of cholera in the country so far in 2023. The…
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WHO says life expectancy increased from 46 to 73 years
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says global life expectancy for both sexes has increased from 46 to 73 years, with the biggest gains in the poorest countries. WHO Director-General, Dr…
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Experts unveil ways to eradicate cervical cancer
To eradicate cervical cancer by 2030, Nigeria must join the rest of the world to realise the feat through increased vaccination and screening for girls and women, Prof. Oliver Ezechi,…
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NMA demands apology from nurses for bullying Doctor
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) FCT Chapter has demanded for an unreserved public apology from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) over alleged bullying of one of…
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Again, health workers make demand on CONHESSS
…….as Psychiatric Hospital MD restates commitment to staff welfare, promotion Medical Director, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, (FNPH) Yaba, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has reiterated the management of the institution’s commitment to…
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Sanwo-Olu satisfied with number of optometrists despite brain drain
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed satisfaction with the large number of optometrists remaining in the country, in spite of persistent brain drain. The governor made this…
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Nigerian Army donates 60-bed ward to Oyo hospital
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, on Tuesday, inaugurated an ultra-modern 60-bed ward at the General Hospital, Kishi in Oyo State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen.…
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Hospitals discharge 21 more patients of bus-train accident
The Lagos State Ministry of Health says 21 survivors of the train-bus collision were discharged on Sunday from five state public health facilities after quality medical care and management. Prof.…
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