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Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe Leads in Laboratory Accreditation, Strengthening Nigeria’s Healthcare System

EditorJanuary 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

In a significant boost for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe (FTHG), under the leadership of Chief Medical Director Dr. Yusuf M. Abdullahi, has...

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Minister charges Institute to prioritise cancer prevention

Joe AbuchiJanuary 20, 2025

January 19, 2025January 20, 2025

By Our Correspondent The Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has charged the management of the National Institute for...

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Healthcare : Matawalle’s performance in Zamfara excites health professionals

Joe AbuchiJanuary 16, 2025

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

The Association of Health Professionals of Nigeria has expressed delight over the performance of Bello Matawalle in the health sector during his tenure as governor...

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Nebula Care Hospital opens in Lagos, promises high quality medical delivery

Joe AbuchiDecember 26, 2024

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

From John Silas, Lagos In its collaborative efforts with Nigeria to deliver high quality Medicare in Nigeria, an ultra-modern medical facility specializing in trauma related...

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We’ll ensure patients get excellent services in our hospitals-Minister

Joe AbuchiDecember 23, 2024

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

By Our Reporter The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has disclosed that the Ministry will focus on ensuring that patients get topnotch...

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Nigeria taking the lead on strengthening surgical healthcare in Africa

EditorDecember 16, 2024

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, Nkeiruka Obi has said Nigeria is leading the African continent in the provision of surgical and...

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UHC Forum inaugurates 3 committees for quality healthcare delivery

Joe AbuchiDecember 16, 2024

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

…hosts high-level forum to examine health sector progress By Hassan Zaggi & Stella Odueme The Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Forum has inaugurated three committees...

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Health insurance: NHIA targets over 20m enrollees in 2025-DG

Joe AbuchiDecember 13, 2024

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

… focusses on vulnerable groups, quality care, right tariffs By Hassan Zaggi The Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA),Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has...

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Stakeholders advocate more government support to end TB

Joe AbuchiDecember 13, 2024

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

…seek end to stigmatization By Hassan Zaggi & Stella Odueme Stakeholders are seeking government’s support to combat and sustain success being recorded in the fight...

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Doctors partner Nigeria ‘s Blood Service Agency to Boost Blood Donation

EditorDecember 5, 2024

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

In a bid to address the decline in blood donation in Nigeria, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has collaborated with the National Blood Service Agency...