Health

No fewer than 6,400 trainee doctors resign More than 6,400 trainee doctors have submitted their resignations in protest of the government’s plan to boost the number of medical…
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Doctors react to staff accused of refusing to admit newborn baby over mother's refusal to remove niqab A Muslim media sparked mixed reactions after accusing staff at the University…
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NHRC urges FG, States, LGs to provide more resources for education The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on Federal, State and Local Governments to make firm…
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Medical practitioners urge NAFDAC to ensure safety of drugs, food The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has appealed to the National Agency for Food and…
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NAFDAC faults publication on under dose paracetamol The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), based on its scientific findings, faults claims that…
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Prostate Cancer: Scientist recommends yearly screening for men above 40 A laboratory scientist, Mr Adeniyi Fagbamiyi, has advised men above 40 years on Prostate-Specific Antigen…
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Pharmacists call for policy on drug prescription, dispensing The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called for a strategic policy on prescribing and…
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Use toothpastes containing fluoride to prevent tooth decay, experts advise Nigerians A Consultant Dental Public Health Specialist, Dr Aderonke Dedeke, has advised Nigerians to use…
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Minister visits ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji in hospital Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, on Tuesday visited ailing Nollywood actor, Zack…
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AGN decries actors’ reluctance to health insurance plan Emeka Rollas, National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has expressed concern over unwillingness of some Nollywood…
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