Kano Govt's failure to meet doctors' demands sparks indefinite strike

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Kano Govt’s failure to meet doctors’ demands sparks indefinite strike

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He also said the state government was owing doctors employed since September 2023.

Adamawa govt confirms 12 deaths from cholera outbreak

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

By Ibrahim Kado Adamawa Government on Sunday confirmed the outbreak of cholera with 12 deaths recorded. The Commissioner for Health,…

Reconstructed Stella Obasanjo hospital will end medical tourism – Edo govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Permanent Secretary of the Edo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Stanley Ehiahinmwian, who disclosed this on Friday while taking…

Katsina paying competitive salaries to medical doctors, says Gov. Radda

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Governor Radda insisted that, "Katsina ranks among states with competitive salaries for Medical Doctors." He reaffirmed the state's dedication to…

Anaemia: Board, UNICEF move to scale-up nutrition in Kaduna

Paul Dada

1 year ago

She equally said 22.1 per cent of men were suffering from it and above 40 per cent for young girls.

Expert identifies triggers for increase in cases of mental health, suicides in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

By NKRUMAH BANKONG-OBI/Lafia The absence of trained grassroot caregivers and drugs to administer to patients of mental health challenges are…

WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against mpox

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Over 120 countries have confirmed more than 103 000 cases of mpox since the onset of the global outbreak in…

Nigeria confirms 55 Mpox cases

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

NCDC made this known via its official website, noting that no death has been recorded from the disease so far…

Shodan Pharmaceuticals unveils toilet seat sanitizer spray, Sitfine

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Sitfine, available as a quick-drying aerosol spray, was developed with personal hygiene in mind, particularly for those using public restrooms.

FG to establish blood collection centres in 774 LGAs

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The statement quoted Prof. Saleh Yuguda, the Director-General, NBSA, as reiterating government’s commitment towards addressing blood shortages in the country…

How chronic illnesses are straining lives and livelihoods of Nigerians

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The growing prevalence of NCDs in Nigeria is driven by risk factors such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use,…

NAFDAC advocates exclusive breastfeeding for newborns to reduce ovarian cancer

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Adeyeye spoke on the theme for this year’s celebration is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All at the event…

Seyi Tinubu launches initiative targeting 600,000 patients monthly

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The initiative tagged, ”Drug Banks for Indigent Patients in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatric Pharmacy Intervention’ was launched by Seyi…

FG approves 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Alausa announced this at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. He also commissioned the Electronic Health Records and…

U.S. boosts Nigeria’s fight against Mpox with 10000 doses of vaccine

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Speaking during the donation in Abuja, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, said the JYNNEOS® vaccine, specifically approved for…

WHO unveils plan to contain mpox outbreak

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“At the national and sub-national level, health authorities will adapt strategies in response to current epidemiological trends,” he said.

Resident doctors begin strike over kidnapped colleague

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The missing medical doctor was abducted on Wednesday, 27th December, 2023 within the the National Eye Centre Staff Quarters in…

Cross River activates emergency centre after confirmation of Mpox

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

However, Ayuk who initially denied the claim by NCDC told journalists in Calabar on Sunday, said that the National Reference…

Ex-NCDC boss Adetifa gets international appointment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Find announced the appointment of Adetifa in a statement on Thursday. The organisation said Adetifa will also serve as the…

Kogi unveils campaign to tackle TB

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The representatives of non governmental organisations (NGOs), religious and traditional leaders, donor partners, in their goodwill messages, commended Mrs Tinubu…

Edo records 3 cases of Monkeypox

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Director of Public Health in the State Ministry of Health, Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, announced this in a statement on…

Rivers confirms 2 cases of Mpox

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, in its latest update released on Monday indicated that there's a decline in…

Centre conducts 2m HIV tests in Gombe

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He also emphasised the importance of sustainability and affirmed commitment to quality healthcare delivery in the state.

Mpox cases in Nigeria declining – NCDC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The public health agency urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and adhere to public health guidelines to curb the spread of…

Asthma patients face danger as fake inhalers flood Nigeria

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

But one day, while at work, she saw a pack of Seretide inhalers with a colleague and wondered why the…

The roles of fathers in exclusive breastfeeding programme

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Exclusive breastfeeding is important for short and long-term benefits, as it will provide all the fluid and nutrients needed for…

Japa: FG reveals plans to attract 12,400 Nigerian doctors back home

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The Senior Adviser for Media and External Relations, Tashikalmah Hallah, added that the government is negotiating with countries where Nigerian…

Why Nigerians should embrace blood donation – Patron, FMC Abuja Blood Donation Club

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

I got inspired to donate blood by Cristiano Ronaldo who happens to be one of the most successful footballers in…

Otti to extend nurses’ retirement age in Abia to 65 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Also, the governor said that the government had concluded arrangements to set up a state-of-the-art medical city. Otti said that…

Lassa Fever: NCDC registers 7 cases

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The NCDC on its official website on Friday said Edo reported four cases, Bauchi two, while Kogi recorded one with…

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