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September 25 is World Pharmaceutical day and it is set aside to annually highlight the value of the pharmaceutical profession to stakeholders globally. According to the new chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Imo state chapter, STANLEY EMEGWARA said this year’s theme, “Safe and effective medicine for all” is aimed to promote pharmacists’ […]
Three people have been killed following the outbreak of yellow fever disease in Bauchi State. The Executive Chairman of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, confirmed this to Channels Television in an exclusive interview on Saturday. He noted that there were 23 other suspected cases while a few persons were receiving treatment […]
A major breakthrough in medical research has been recorded to enhance snakebite management, with the production of a vaccine that can tackle the effects of snakebites. The covip-plus vaccine, developed by a research team at the University of Jos, is meant to prevent and neutralise the infusion of snake venom into human and animal tissue […]
The President has highlighted the importance of health and education to the well-being of the people and the development of the nation. He said his administration would maintain focus on them but would require the support of well-to-do individuals in Nigeria to achieve success in these areas. President Muhammadu Buhari lauded the attainment of three […]
As a dispute between resident doctors and the management of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba (FNPHY), Lagos, enters its fourth week, what is the fate of the institution’s patients? Following the resolution reached at a congress which held on August 19, the Association of Resident Doctors at the FNPHY decided to continue the indefinite strike […]
Imo State Health Insurance Agency commenced a three day facility assessment tour of hospital facilities in the State on Monday. According to the Executive Secretary of the Agency Dr JOHN ONYEOKORO, the tour is to undertake field assessment of hospitals that have indicated interest in the Scheme […]
Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has arrived Delhi, the capital city of India for medical treatment. The IMN leader was received by medical doctors at the hospital and wheeled into the hospital. More to follow…
Owerri North Interim Management Committee have announced six days free medical Outreach in Obibiezena Basic Health Center in Conjunction with Smile of the Widows International NGO. Owerri North Interim Management Committee ably led by SOLOMON ONWUEGBUCHULAM said the outreach is initiated to assist the people by bringing qualitative health services to their doorposts, adding that […]
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard a message making the rounds claiming there is a positive case of the Ebola Virus Disease in the country. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Health, quoted the Permanent Secretary, Mr Abdullaziz Mashi Abdullahi, as saying the message was false, could cause harm to innocent […]
The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, is currently at the Red Chambers briefing the Senate about the current state of healthcare facilities and services across the nation. Senate President Bukola Saraki while introducing the Health Minister to the House said the lawmakers are concerned about the deteriorating conditions of facilities at teaching hospitals across […]
