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FG begins registration of medical laboratories
The Federal Government on Wednesday began an online registration of medical laboratories in Nigeria to enhance service delivery.…
82,000 Nigerian women die yearly from pregnancy complications, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has said that about 82,000 Nigerian women die yearly from complications from…
Eliminating NTDs can expand Nigeria’s productivity by $19bn, says Report
Eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can expand Nigeria’s economic productivity by about $19 billion by 2030, according to…
Holistic approach urgent for health of people, animals and environment
UN agency chiefs issued a call on Monday for global action to balance and optimize the health of…
EU allocates N75m to prevent spread of diphtheria in Nigeria
In response to the significant increase in diphtheria cases recorded since the beginning of 2023 in Nigeria, the…
NLNG inaugurates OB-GY ward project in LUTH
The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited yesterday inaugurated an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ward at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital…
Foundation advocates prevention, treatment of tuberculosis to mitigate deaths
U.S.-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, yesterday, called on governments and world leaders to prioritise the prevention…
NAFDAC laboratory considered for chemical weapons testing
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Laboratory has been placed under consideration for…
Brain drain: Pharmacists urge govt to invest in welfare, security
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos Chapter, has called on the government at all levels…
Nigeria, 36 African countries face health worker shortage amid foreign recruitment: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria and 54 other countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages…