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Health

October 23, 2023

Ondo doctors to go on strike over unpaid hazard allowance

The Ondo state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association issued the threat on Monday at their 2023 Physicians’ Week, held in Akure.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
October 23, 2023

FG unveils three policy documents to reduce cancer prevalence in Nigeria

“We will also establish a childhood cancer care fund of N500 million”, he added.

Adetunji Alausa.
October 23, 2023

Canada: Tallen hails Uzoma Asagwara’s appointment as Manitoba health minister

By winning a seat in the Manitoba Assembly and becoming the first black queer legislator, Ms Asagwara broke a 150-year jinx to achieve such a feat.

Uzoma Asagwara (Credit: Facebook)
October 23, 2023

NCDC boss Adetifa seeks increased funding for health security

“We must establish a robust relationship with different states and invest in subnational work to enhance health security in the country. We need to prioritise health.”

NCDC DG, Ifedayo Adetifa and NCDC
October 23, 2023

‘One Chance’ Crisis: NMA begs for more security cover for medical doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association (FCT branch) has appealed to the government to provide more security for the safety of doctors.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
October 23, 2023

Second aid convoy of 14 trucks arrived Gaza: UN

Hundreds more trucks are on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing awaiting entry.

Trucks delivering aids in Tigray (Credit: Bekele Woyecha Twitter)
October 22, 2023

NMA says breast cancer not demonic, advises patients to seek medical help

She said that, although awareness is still low, the foundation is working toward ensuring early detection and how to access care.

October 22, 2023

Borno IDPs praise UNFPA for timely assistance with mini ambulances

The mini ambulances provide access to maternal health and strengthen referral mechanisms for gender-based violence (GBV) services, particularly in hard-to-reach locations.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
October 21, 2023

500 primary healthcare centres not accessible in Zamfara due to insecurity: Official

Speaking at the roundtable panel during the event, Mr Anka lamented how lingering security challenges had hindered primary healthcare services delivery.

Bandits (Credit: VOA)
October 21, 2023

FG, stakeholders in health to cater for cancer survivors in new policy

The government said it has also finalised work with the WHO and other partners to develop the nation’s first National Cervical Cancer Control plan 2023-2027.

Cancer symbol used to illustrate the story