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Nigerian Government commences 2nd batch training for agripreneurs


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The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has commenced training of selected Civil Servants for the 2nd batch of the Agriprenuership Start-up Scheme for 2023. Declaring the…

Experts task FG on access to diabetes treatment


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Experts in the management of diabetes have called on the Federal Government to make treatment accessible and affordable for people living with the condition in the country. READ ALSO: Kaduna state: AMLSN screens 300 people, advises on…

Group appeals to government to prioritise mental health


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The Founder of Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), Mr Ameh Zion, has appealed to Federal Government to prioritise mental health in the quest to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by the year 2030. READ ALSO: NAS calls for…

Muslim Cleric urges NMA to assist government on policy formulations


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The Ameer, Muslim Ummah of the National Hospital Abuja (NHA), Dr Yau Gagarawa has urged the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to assist the government in the formulation of good policies in the medical profession. The ameer (Leader) made…

Group urges Federal Government to Prioritise drug security


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Pharmacists under the aegis of the Society for Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing (SPSM) of Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to implement policies that would promote and ensure drug availability and security in the country. The…

NIMR DG tasks FG on Establishing Medical Research Council 


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The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Professor Babatunde Salako, has tasked the Federal Government to establish a Medical Research Council in the Country. Prof. Salako made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting…

Strike: JOHESU urges Nigerians to intervene


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Striking health workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Unions have urged the public to intervene in the matter leading to their ongoing nationwide industrial action embarked on since May 26. JOHESU Chairman in Federal Teaching…

Bayelsa state: FG begins distribution of palliatives to flood victims


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The federal government of Nigeria has commenced distribution of the presidential palliatives to victims of 2022 flood in Bayelsa state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Olufunso Adebiyi, stated this on Tuesday at…

UN, FG solicits fund for malnourished in North East


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The United Nations (UN), and the Federal Government, have appealed to international donors for more funds to be released urgently, in order to rescue vulnerable people in the North East from hunger and malnutrition. The UN Resident and…

FG reiterates commitment to combat cancer


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The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fight against cancer in order to improve healthcare of cancer patients. The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), made this known while addressing newsmen in…