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Health

February 20, 2024

6,400 trainee doctors resign over government’s enrolment quota

As of Monday, 6,415 trainee doctors at 100 hospitals submitted their resignations, with about 1,600 of them walking off the job.

Stethoscope
February 20, 2024

Eight died of oxygen shortage in Gaza hospital: Minister

The World Health Organisation was making efforts to evacuate the remaining patients to other hospitals.

Oxygen cylinders
February 19, 2024

NAFDAC, PCN seal off 1,321 illegal medicine stores in Kano

“This is in line with our regulatory function of enforcement and ensuring that only quality drugs are in circulation.”

NAFDAC
February 18, 2024

African healthcare challenges require transnational collaboration: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said Africa’s effective collaboration with the rest of the world to tackle existential health challenges is a moral imperative.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 18, 2024

Bird flu hits Kebbi as government intensifies control measures 

Mr Ibrahim-Sanchi added that the ministry, in collaboration with sister ministries and agencies in Kebbi, was trying to sensitise the public to bird flu.

BIRD FLU
February 18, 2024

Lassa Fever: Ebonyi recorded 25 cases, 10 deaths in six weeks, says official

The Ebonyi Ministry of Health disclosed that Lassa Fever killed 10 persons in the state from January 4 to February 16, 2024.

Lassa fever infected patient
February 18, 2024

NAFDAC, PCN direct pharmaceutical distributors to stop supply to Kano market

The move is to prevent the distribution of substandard and falsified medicines in the state.

NAFDAC
February 18, 2024

Hospital creates toxicology ward to address mental health issues in Kaduna

This permits the design of a clear plan for the management and rehabilitation of people with substance use disorder.”

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Barnawa Kaduna
February 17, 2024

Expert advises on heart risks during high humidity

Mr Okeahialam said that when the heart came under thermal stress, a healthy one would cope reasonably with it.

heart
February 16, 2024

Expert tasks Anambra government on measures to stem health risks of hot weather

Mr Ezeanwu said excessively hot weather could pose serious health challenges for residents.

Heatwave