Year: 2019

Nigeria, 11 other African countries still prone to vaccine-derived poliovirus

NPHCDA says eradication bid on track Last polio case recorded in Borno…

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Stop rejecting gunshot victims – Lagos warns healthcare providers

To review and Promote the State Emergency policies and procedures The Lagos…

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NNPC, Chevron sign EGTL settlement agreement

 Highlight Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria The recent Escravos Gas-To-Liquid (EGTL) Project Settlement…

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Borno governor orders free dialysis for kidney patients

State Governor, Babagana Zulum ‎has directed the Ministry of Health to offer…

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Nigeria, UNODC present 2nd survey report on corruption at UN Convention

The Second Survey on Corruption in Nigeria has been presented by the…

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Lagos Health Commissioner advocates regular dental checkups to prevent complications

Commissioner for health in Lagos State, Dr. Akin Abayomi, Thursday, tasked Nigerians on regular…

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More than 140,000 die from measles as cases surge worldwide

Worldwide more than 140,000 people died from measles in 2018, according to…

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Lagos shuts 24 pharmacies, patent medicine stores

No fewer than 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at…

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Physio Centers for Africa organises first ever comprehensive training for caregivers

Nigeria’s leading private physiotherapy provider, Physio Centers of Africa  (PCA) has announced plans…

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FG engages stakeholders towards UHC attainment through NHIS

As part of efforts towards Nigeria’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)…

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Physio Centres of Africa named ‘Private Physiotherapy Provider of the Year’

Physio Centers of Africa (PCA), a Lagos headquartered physiotherapy, rehab and home care business, has…

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Millions of Nigerians at risk of heatwave

A new report on climate change and its effects on humans says…

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Lagos begins campaign against schistosomiasis today

Lagos State Government will soon embark on medical intervention campaign against Schistosomiasis,…

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Sanofi signs pact with May & Baker for local drug production

 NAFDAC, PSN, NIROPHARM, PMG-MAN, others applaud The National Agency for Food &…

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Edo governor commissions private hi-tech medical facility in Benin

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki recently declared open  the Benin Medical…

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Handle antibiotics with care, Microbiologist cautions amid widespread abuse

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World…

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UNODC launches new Nigeria Handbook on counter-terrorism investigations

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), working in conjunction…

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World Diabetes Day: DICOMAG lists risk factors to avoid

urges families to embrace healthy lifestyle As Nigeria joins the rest of…

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Gastroenteritis: Lagos confirms 11 deaths

400 cases reported, 370 treated and discharged Health Commissioner says situation under…

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UNODC, ECOWAS. EU release report on illicit drug trafficking, drug abuse

ABUJA - The WENDU Report, the first-ever regional report on illicit drug trafficking…

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Sanofi steps up campaign against thrombosis

In an unprecedented move to combat the growing incidence of death due…

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Delta, Sanofi, partner on diabetes, hypertension management

To help address the growing incidence of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria,…

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Alleged fake medical doctor docked by ICPC

The ongoing trial of Mr. Martins Ugwu, for an alleged impersonation of…

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Delta, Sanofi, partner on diabetes, hypertension management

To help address the growing incidence of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria,…

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International Day of the Girl Child: Girls, civil rights groups speak out

There is national confusion about reproductive health, rights of females in Nigeria,…

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