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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) calls on media practitioners to collaborate in disseminating accurate information and…
Officials from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) faced a violent confrontation on Monday during…
In a demonstration of discontent, nurses affiliated with the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), FCT Chapter, staged…
The Kwara government initiates a 10-day intensive training for 60 healthcare professionals from all 16 local government areas in Omuaran.…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source, the number of people with obesity worldwide has tripled in the past 50 years. While the United States and Europe Trusted Source top the scale, South East Asian and African countries are fast catching up.
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has raised concerns over the absence of rehabilitation services in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs), citing potential ramifications for the nationwide attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Ahmed highlighted the success of the existing partnership between Kaduna and drug manufacturers, noting an increased focus on and availability of essential health commodities. She reported a significant rise in the average fill order rate, climbing from 38 percent in September 2021 to 95 percent in December 2023.
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Ramon Moronkola, cautioned that untreated underlying cardiovascular issues could precipitate sudden death among individuals. According to…
The State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) Forum in Nigeria has urged for collective action to improve enrolment in state…