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NCDC boosts states’ Ebola response capacity through training
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is strengthening states’ capacity to respond to…
NMA seeks 65yrs retirement age for clinical health workers
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for…
NNPC/Shell Vision First outreach makes mark in Badagry
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Nearly 3,000 people in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State were said to…
Stakeholders seek improved data to strengthen women’s health
Stakeholders in women’s health have called for improved data and measurement systems to better address women’s health needs…
Nigeria targets local production of cancer equipment by 2030 – Salako
Nigeria is targeting technology transfer and local production of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030 to strengthen cancer…
GoMed Nigeria, UNFPA, Lagos State launch student digital self-care platform
By Izuchukwu Mayor, Lagos GoMed Nigeria in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Lagos State…
Vaccine network hails Gavi’s $500m support for Nigeria’s immunisation drive
The Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC) has commended the Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, for approving nearly $500 million…
WHO reports largest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, becoming the largest…
WHO warns global annual cancer cases may hit 35 million by 2050
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for urgent global action against cancer, warning annual new cases could…
Unresolved demands: Resident doctors issue fresh four-week ultimatum to FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by four weeks its expired 21-day ultimatum to the…