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Expert Links Liver, Kidney Diseases to Self-medication
Nigerians have been advised to desist from the practice of self-medication due to the adverse effect of medicines on the liver and kidney.
According to the Pan African Medical Journal, the prevalence of self-medication ranges between 60…
Kogi State Trains Health Promoters to Reduce Infant Mortality
The Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, KSPHCDA has organised a 12-Day training for the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services, CHIPS agents.
The training is aimed at reducing infant mortality rate and…
Head of Service advises Association to counsel Young Nigerian Doctors
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan has advised the Nigerian Medical Associations, NMA, to ensure that young resident doctors seeking greener pastures abroad are counseled.
Yemi-Esan gave the advice while…
Nigeria Collaborates with Cuba on Vaccine Production
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Adeleke Mamora says Nigeria and the Republic of Cuba will collaborate in Vaccine production.
The Minister said this when the Amabassdor of Republic of Cuba, Mrs Clara Pulido paid him…
FCTA Inaugurates Two Committees to Improve Healthcare Delivery
The Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has inaugurated two different Committee that would marshal out plans for an improve healthcare service delivery in all its hospitals.
The Secretary, Health…
Borno Govt. Approves Renovation of Doctors Quarters, Employment of Health Personnel
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the immediate rehabilitation of unoccupied and deteriorated bungalows meant for medical doctors, including the chief medical director (CMD), at the General Hospital in Bama.…
ANHEJ to carry out medical outreach in FCT.
The Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ), in partnership with a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Excellent Leadership For Sustainable Development and Good Governance, has concluded plans to hold a medical outreach for…
FCT community lauds rotary clubs for free eye screening, glasses
Residents of Dakin-Biu community in Utako Abuja, have expressed appreciation to five rotary clubs in Abuja for providing free eye screening, glasses and medications in the area.
Mr Bruno Iwu, President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Utako,…
Chairman, Senate Committee on Health Flags-off Free Medical Outreach in Kwara
Ahead of the year 2023 general elections, the Senator representing Kwara Central, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, urged people of kwara to vote for one who has a verifiable means of livelihood before joining politics.
The lawmaker made…
International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Day
Since 2016, The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS), has been observing Spinal Cord Injury Day September 5th yearly. It is celebrated each year with different slogans and themes that highlight the most current issues of concern for…