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Seyi Tinubu launches drug banks in 60 tertiary healthcare institutions
In a bid to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria, Seyi Tinubu has launched the establishment of drug banks in 60 selected tertiary healthcare institutions. The intervention scheme, designed to provide essential drugs for a minimum of 10,000 indigent patients per selected tertiary health institution, aims to complement the federal government’s efforts in the health sector. Speaking at the…
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Nigeria seeks stronger partnership with EU to combat malnutrition
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger relations between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), particularly in addressing malnutrition and other humanitarian challenges in the country. He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the EU’s support, noting the need for continued collaboration between the two partners. Speaking during a courtesy visit by an EU delegation led by the…
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No active Mpox case in Lagos- Abayomi
The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said there is no active Mpox case in the State. Abayomi said that the current concern over the Clade 1B variant, which is rapidly spreading across Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reached neighboring countries like Cameroon, Rwanda, and Burundi. The Commissioner made this…
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Osun confirms two cases of Monkeypox disease
…Implements preventive measures By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has confirmed two cases of monkeypox in the Ilesa West Local Government Area. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Akintola, during a meeting of the Monkeypox Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Ministry of Health in Osogbo. Akintola reassured the public that the…
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BREAKING: Resident doctors declare 7-day warning strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday declared a 7-day warning strike to clamour for the release of its kidnapped member, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who has been in captivity for over 8 months. Details later….
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Tinubu approves conversion of Dalhatu Specialist Hospital to UTH Lafia
…Reappoints Bara as CMD of ATBUTH Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, into the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request from the Nasarawa State Government. The conversion of the health facility into a federal teaching hospital will not only enhance the training of students in…
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FG’s new Health Policy, turning point for Nigeria’s health sector – Group
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have expressed confidence that the newly introduced National Health Policy will address longstanding concerns about healthcare delivery in Nigeria and help reverse the brain drain in the health sector. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Sunday Shedrach Gyungoun, the TMV emphasized that the new policy reflects President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s…
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NAFDAC seizes N200 million worth items from illicit alcohol factory
Acting on intelligence tips, the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) enforcement officers have uncovered an illegal facility, producing various alcoholic beverages in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Following extensive monitoring, the officers found that a number of the packing stores and rooms in the Oke-Arin market had been transformed into improvised factories, producing, packaging,…
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Tinubu launches NSIA healthcare expansion program
…Plans to retrain 120,000 healthcare workers By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Healthcare Expansion Program, alongside an initiative to retrain 120,000 frontline healthcare professionals. This dual effort marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The Healthcare Expansion Program aims to establish 10 world-class healthcare facilities focused on oncology and diagnostics…
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Nigeria records 39 cases, zero death of monkey pox
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero death of monkey pox have been recorded across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, made the revelation at a press briefing on the declaration of monkey pox as a public health emergency of international concern…
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