NAFDAC alerts on fake COVID-19 test kits
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about counterfeit Covid-19 Antigen rapid test kits in circulation. The notification is contained in a NAFDAC public alert…
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Twins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago
Twin babies have been born in the US state of Tennessee from embryos frozen more than 30 years ago. It is believed to be a new record for the longest-frozen…
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WHO moves to curtail future pandemics
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is working to compile an updated list of priority pathogens that could cause future outbreaks or pandemics. WHO in a statement stated that…
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Kogi trains health workers on basic healthcare fund
Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA), has trained health officials on quality assessment and implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in the state. Speaking at…
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WHO issues fresh guidelines on premature babies
……..urges immediate skin to skin contact The World Health Organisation (WHO), in new guidelines published on Tuesday, said premature babies should be given skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth to improve…
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Minister: I want FG remembered for boosting healthcare
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says he wants the present administration to be remembered for expanding healthcare delivery to more Nigerians to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He said this…
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FG disburses N101bn from BHPF to 7600 primary health care centres
The Federal Government has disbursed N101billion to 7,600 primary health care facilities from the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHPF). Secretary of the Ministerial Oversight committee, for BHCPF, in the Ministry…
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Oyo assures on quality healthcare delivery
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief Adebayo Lawal, says qualitative healthcare delivery remains a priority to the administration of Gov. Seyi Makinde. Lawal made this known on Thursday while flagging off…
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CHF to cover other cancer patients, says Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government is making plans to make the Cancer Health Fund (CHF) available for more cancers. Ehanire said this on Tuesday…
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Doctors decry challenges in healthcare delivery
Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system has been facing enormous challenges needing serious attention, the Kano branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) declared in Kano on Tuesday. Chairman of the branch,…
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