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Takes steps to prevent meningitis, Lassa fever outbreak, NCDC tells state govts, Correctional Centres

Joe AbuchiNovember 13, 2024

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

By Hassan Zaggi The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has advised state governments across the...

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FG committed to curb prevalence of NCDs — Health Minister

Joe AbuchiOctober 31, 2024

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

By Jane Okeke The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has restated the commitment of the federal government to curb the...

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Cancer care: FG, Stakeholders take steps to identify, close gaps

Joe AbuchiOctober 22, 2024

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

By Dan-Maryam Zayamu In an effort to improve general cancer care in Nigeria, the Federal Government has organized a townhall meeting to brainstorm and get...

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We are prepared for Marburg Virus, upcoming Lassa fever, meningitis seasons-NCDC

Joe AbuchiOctober 21, 2024

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

…reinforces strategy to prevent spread of Mpox By Our Reporter The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Prevention has disclosed that it is well...

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Cervical cancer : FG trains health workers to administer free vaccines

Joe AbuchiOctober 8, 2024

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

From Maurice Okafor, Enugu The federal government in partnership with the National Institute of Cancer Research ant Treatment(NICRAT) is assiduosly working to curtail the rising...

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NICRAT tasks NMA on inauguration of Cancer Committees

Joe AbuchiOctober 3, 2024

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

By Our Reporter The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, has appealed to the Nigeria...

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Canadian Medical Regulatory Agency Denies Specialist Certification to British, Irish-Trained Doctors

EditorOctober 1, 2024

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

…Blocking Practice Despite Passing Exam A recent investigation has revealed that several Black and Brown doctors, including Nigerians, Indians, Sudanese, and Iraqis, who completed their...

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Healthcare Delivery in Conflict Zones:Examining the Situation in North East Nigeria

Joe AbuchiSeptember 30, 2024

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

By Olive Aniunoh & Ndu Nwokolo Healthcare delivery and the system remain one sector in development that is often significantly impacted during violent conflicts such...

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Group Calls for Suspension of Dr. Unogu’s Confirmation as Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital CMD

EditorSeptember 24, 2024

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

*issues 2 weeks ultimatum A coalition of civil society and human rights groups, Joint National Actions Front Nigeria, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, the Chief...

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Tuberculosis: Men more likely to be affected, less likely to seek care- Don

Joe AbuchiSeptember 23, 2024

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

By Hassan Zaggi An Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care at Birmingham University, Toyosi Adekeye, has raised the alarm...