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Good health crucial for women’s productivity, says Osun FP Coordinator
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Family Planning Coordinator, Mrs. Abatan Ololade Margaret, has highlighted the crucial role of good health in women’s productivity and contributions to society. She stated this while addressing women during a market sensitization program organized by the Osun State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Health Care Development Board, in collaboration with MSI…
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Lagos launches emergency vaccination at King’s College amid diphtheria fears
The Lagos State Government will commence an emergency vaccination exercise for students of King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, on Wednesday following a reported diphtheria outbreak at the school. The state’s Ministry of Health is spearheading the vaccination campaign to curb the spread of the disease and safeguard the students. Health experts and senior government officials will be present to oversee…
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World Glaucoma Week: FG urges experts to develop early detection
By Kunle Sanni As Nigeria joins the global community in marking the 2025 World Glaucoma Week (WGW), the Federal Government has called on medical experts, researchers, and technology innovators to develop improved methods for early glaucoma detection and effective treatment. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this appeal during a ministerial press…
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NAFDAC reacts to BBC publication on vital Leprosy drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has responded to a publication by the British Broadcasting Corporation titled Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay. The report stated that the World Health Organization (WHO) had requested that NAFDAC lifts it new testing policy and grant permission to import antileprosy medicines for patients who needed…
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FG converts Gombe General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has officially taken over the General Hospital in Kumo, Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, the takeover follows a formal request from Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, which President Tinubu approved. This move makes the Kumo FMC the second…
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NAFDAC destroys counterfeit pharmaceuticals worth N100bn in Oyo
The National Agency for Foods Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC ) has destroyed counterfeit pharmaceutical and other products worth about N100 billion at Moniya dump sites in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Director General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Narcotics, Yedunni Adenuga, on Saturday at the dump sites in the Akinyele Local Government Area, said the…
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Tinubu appoints six new Chief Medical Directors for federal hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six new Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to lead federal government-owned hospitals across Nigeria. The appointments take immediate effect upon their assumption of office, reflecting the administration’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s healthcare system. The newly appointed CMDs are: Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo – Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. Prof. Ojo, a seasoned medical professional,…
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LASUTH produces 137 caregivers
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has graduated the second set of students from its Caregiver Academy, reinforcing its commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria. The graduation ceremony, held at the MRC Auditorium of the Hospital, witnessed the graduation of 137 students. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, while congratulating the graduates on their achievements, emphasised the essence…
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JUST IN: Tinubu approves incorporation of 774 Health Fellows into civil service
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the incorporation of 774 newly recruited National Health Fellows into Nigeria’s civil service, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare workforce. The announcement was made on Thursday at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The National Health Fellows Programme, led by the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, is designed to…
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FEC approves N2.1bn for rehabilitation of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.1 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrade of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi to enhance healthcare services in the region. Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announced the approval on Wednesday while addressing reporters after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential…
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