The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has raised alarm over plan by 4,000 of its members to disengage their services in the country and migrate abroad for greener pastures. The association also expressed worries over government’s treatment of members, saying with government’s nonchalant attitude to members salaries, welfares and […]
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The Agulu General Hospital on Thursday 23rd November 2022, receives series of hospital equipments from the national lottery trust fund
The Agulu General Hospital on Thursday 23rd November 2022, has received series of hospital equipments from the national lottery trust fund courtesy of Dr Stella Maduka and the federal ministry on special duties alongside inter-governmental affairs, Senator Akume George and Dr Bello Maigari. It would be recalled that Agulu General […]
Rotavirus Vaccine: Anambra Fixes Nov 29 For Flag Off
Rotavirus Vaccine: Anambra Fixes Nov 29 For Flag Off …Says Rotavirus Vaccine Is Free Anambra State Government has announced the introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine against the brutal virus which causes diarrhea, severe dehydration and deaths among children. The Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, (ANPHCDA), Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, disclosed this […]
Anambra State Govt , WHO, CHAI Train Doctors On Cervical Cancer Prevention, Treatment
The Anambra State Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organisation, WHO, and Clinton Assess Health Initiative, CHAI, have trained medical doctors on cervical cancer prevention and treatment. Speaking during the three-day training in Awka, the commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, described cervical cancer as a silent […]
Experts Attribute Rising Mortality Rate among Nigerians To Eating Habits and Sedentary Lifestyle
The rising mortality rate and poor health among Nigerians have been attributed to poor eating and healthy lifestyles in the country. This was contained in a statement by community health and agricultural experts, Pst. Samuel Okpezune and Mr. Kingsley Okeke, during an interactive session with reporters at Kpakpando Radio Station, […]
Bauchi Records 130 Cases Of Lassa fever, 16 deaths
Bauchi Records 130 Cases Of Lassa fever, 16 deaths Bauchi State has recorded 130 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever and 16 deaths. The state Commissioner for Health, Mr Sabi’u Gwalabe, disclosed this in a Press Briefing at the end of State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Friday in Bauchi. He […]
NTCA Says Nigeria Records 28,000 Deaths Every Year Due To Tobacco Consumption
NTCA Says Nigeria Records 28,000 Deaths Every Year Due To Tobacco Consumption An estimated 28, 000 people die in Nigeria annually, due to tobacco use. Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) disclosed this, and warned that compliance of regulations on other substances that contain tobacco like Shisha and snuff is at […]
NDLEA alerts Nigerians over new dangerous illicit drug
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered plans by some persons to introduce an illicit drug, Fentanyl, into the Nigerian market. The agency made this known in a statement on Tuesday by its Director,of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. NDLEA noted that Fentanyl was 100 times stronger than Tramadol, […]
NMA Advocates Establishment Of Medical Service Commission
NMA Advocates Establishment Of Medical Service Commission BY Michael Ezenwata The Zonal Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Emma Umenweke, has called on the federal government to establish Medical Service Commission to enhance welfare of doctors in Nigeria. Dr. Umenweke made the call in Awka during theLuncheon/Award giving ceremony […]
The United Kingdom’s General Medical Council has licensed fresh 91 Nigerian-trained doctors
The United Kingdom’s General Medical Council has licensed fresh 91 Nigerian-trained doctors. The accreditation of the 91 doctors occurred over 15 days between October 10 and October 25, 2022. The total number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK now stands at 10,387. There are 5,210 associate specialists, 2,318 doctors in […]