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Health

September 13, 2023

FG advocates adoption of improved surgical procedures in Nigeria

The federal government is advocating improved surgical procedures as part of efforts to improve the delivery of quality healthcare services.

September 12, 2023

Niger Assembly passes resolution on hospital for banditry, kidnap victims

They urged the government to strengthen the guidance and counseling departments across the state facilities.

Niger State House of Assembly
September 12, 2023

Health minister Pate lauds U.S., partners over $900 million malaria, HIV/AIDS support

“We appreciate the generosity of the American people and American government and other governments that contribute to the global fund.”

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
September 11, 2023

Kenya raises concerns as addicts inject animal tranquilisers as heroin alternative

The agency said urgent action is required to prevent further harm to individuals struggling with addiction and to safeguard public health.

NACADA
September 11, 2023

Nine suspects nabbed, remanded for kidnapping UCTH doctor

A magistrates’ court in Calabar ordered that nine men be remanded for kidnapping Ekanem Ephraim, a lead consultant in neurology at UCTH.

Ekanem Ephraim and UCTH
September 11, 2023

Nigeria has potential to be vaccine hub in Africa: Pate

Health minister Muhammad Pate says Nigeria has the potential to become a hub for local vaccine production and distribution in Africa.

VACCINES
September 11, 2023

Medical, dental consultants suspend planned nationwide strike

“If the government fails to address these demands at the end of the three months, we will go ahead with our next line of action.”

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
September 11, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day: Jehovah’s Witnesses offer coping strategies on suicidal thoughts

“There are people who care about you and who want to help. These might include friends and family members who won’t know what you’re going through unless you tell them.”

Suicide rope
September 10, 2023

NAFDAC pledges improvement on herbal medicine products for global acceptance

She said the guidelines for the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in herbal medicine production had been prepared by the agency.

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye
September 10, 2023

Lagos govt. to introduce HPV vaccines Sept. 25

“The vaccine is expensive but the government is making it available for pre-teen girls for free,” she said.

Lagos State Primary Health Care Board