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FG Owes Health Workers N38bn Allowances -NARD

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday claimed that the Federal Government owes it members and other health workers across the...

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WHO Hails Africa’s Remarkable Progress Towards Eradicating Polio, Says the continent Nears Polio-free Status

The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Friday hailed Africa’s remarkable progress towards eradicating the crippling disease, describing it as a milestone driven by...

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Access Holdings Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness, Encourages Early Detection

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Yet, with early detection, timely care, and consistent awareness, thousands of...

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Jigawa LG Immunises 250,750 children

The Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Monday announced that it has immunized at least 250,750 children against Human Papiloma Virus,...

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Health Funding Up 60% As Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Gain Momentum

BY NKECHI NAECHE-RSEZOBOR (WASHINGTON D.C.)—Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing a major turnaround, following the Federal Government’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms, according to Dr. Doris...

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Kebbi Govt Approves N4bn To Renovate Seven General Hospitals

The health sector in Kebbi State has  received a boost as the state executive council approved the rehabilitation of seven General Hospitals across...

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Experts Harp On Regular Medical Check For Journalists

L-R: Dr. Monday Ashibogwu; Boluwatife Ibrahim (media Practitioner);  Nkechi Naeche-Esezobor. (Chairperson), Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE); Mr. Ademola Adenekan (Senior...

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NMA’s Panel Yet To Conclude Assessment Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Status-Prosecution Lawyer

The medical panel set up by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to assess the health status of detained leader of...