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Health

May 31, 2023

Edo Assembly passes bill to establish nursing college, others

Mr Idaiye noted that the academy would equip workers with research tools to enhance effective service delivery.

Edo House of Assembly
May 31, 2023

NAFDAC restates committment to prioritising safety of Nigerians

The agency said it had introduced various technological initiatives to ensure that Nigerians consume wholesome and safe products.

NAFDAC
May 31, 2023

Over 1,200 Fijians killed yearly due to tobacco use: Official

Fiji’s health ministry said this causes the country an economic loss of millions of dollars due to healthcare costs and productivity losses.

Fijians smoking Tobacco
May 31, 2023

Doctors ask Kaduna governor to declare state of emergency in health

The National Association of Resident Doctors in Kaduna has urged Governor Ubah Sani to declare a state of emergency in the health sector.

Doctor
May 30, 2023

Sikkim: Indian government offers families money, nannies, paternity leave to have more babies

Families are offered a monthly stipend, one-year maternity leave, 30 days paternity leave, payment of nannies’ salaries and increased salaries for civil servants.

Babies
May 30, 2023

Anti-Homosexuality Bill: Uganda promises equitable HIV/AIDS treatment amid death penalty

Uganda will ensure that everyone has equitable access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care after the president signed an anti-homosexuality bill into law.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
May 30, 2023

COVID-19 legal battle looms over Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp requests

British ministers could be set for a legal battle with the COVID-19 inquiry over the release of unredacted WhatsApp messages of Mr Johnson.

Boris Johnson (Credit: CNN)
May 30, 2023

President Tinubu gets advice on lingering health issues

Stakeholders in the health sector have urged President Bola Tinubu to address the lingering health issues in the country.

President Bola Tinubu and Doctors
May 28, 2023

Anambra govt. arrests two fake doctors, shuts down hospitals

He said that the suspects were operating the hospitals illegally in the state.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo
May 27, 2023

FG inaugurates traditional leaders committee to monitor primary health care delivery in South-South

“To change things, we must win the people’s trust, confidence and acceptance of government’s health interventions to save lives and reduce illness.”

Osagie Ehanire