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PHC Inactive Across Several States, FCT
PHC Inactive Across Several States, FCT
Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing fresh pressure after data showed that 3,715 Primary Healthcare Centres across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory are no longer functioning.
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NMA Accuses LUTH Of Victimisation
NMA Accuses LUTH Of Victimisation
A senior doctor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital has remained without salary for five months after taking part in a nationwide strike organised by the National Association of Resident Doctors.
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Resident Doctors Halt Strike Plan
Resident Doctors Halt Strike Plan
In Nigeria, resident doctors have suspended their planned nationwide strike following fresh commitments from the Federal Government.
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Court Adjourns Adichie Son Inquest
Court Adjourns Adichie Son Inquest
The Lagos State coroner’s court has postponed the inquest into the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, after parties failed to submit required witness statements ahead of!-->!-->!-->…
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MDCN Sets Deadline For Housemanship
MDCN Sets Deadline For Housemanship
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has directed newly qualified medical graduates to complete their compulsory housemanship within two years of registration.
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Jehovah Witness New Rule On Blood Choice
Jehovah Witness New Rule On Blood Choice
Jehovah’s Witnesses have clarified their position on blood use, allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during medical procedures while still rejecting transfusions from!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Sued Over Health Data Plan
Nigeria Sued Over Health Data Plan
The Federal Government of Nigeria is facing legal action over plans to share citizens’ health data with the United States.
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NAFDAC Sends Warnings On Fake Drugs
NAFDAC Sends Warnings On Fake Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised concern over the spread of fake cancer drugs in Nigerian markets.
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Nurses Forumn Demand Action Over Hospital Attack
Nurses Forumn Demand Action Over Hospital Attack
A nursing group has called for sanctions after a soldier allegedly assaulted a nurse at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno State.
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UNIOSUN Medical Reaches Long Awaited Milestone
UNIOSUN Medical Reaches Long Awaited Milestone
Osun State University has secured full approval to graduate students from its medical programme.
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