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Tinubu to construct 8,800 new PHCs, approves national health fellows programme Official
In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare centres across all local government areas in the country for accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery with th
Agency lists challenges militating against cancer management in Nigeria
The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment ( NICRAT ), Usman Aliyu, has listed some of the challenges encountered in the fight against cancer in Nigeria. Mr Aliyu listed poor funding, campaign against v
World Health Day: WHO says HIV still prevalent in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says though the HIV epidemic in Africa isn't raging as fiercely as before, transmission is still prevalent. According to the global body, the continents HIV-positive population increased from 15.6 million
WHO wants gender disparities in health sector leadership addressed
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has stressed the urgent need for a systemic change that would address gender disparities in leadership positions within the health sector. Matshidiso Moeti, regional director for Africa, WHO, stressed th
NAFDAC arrests drug hawkers, seizes N50 million worth of products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested drug hawkers and seized drugs worth N50 million in Apapa, Lagos State. The items were seized by NAFDACs investigation and enforcement directorate during
UPDATED: Residents of Abuja, Kano, others at high risk of heat stroke - NiMET
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says that if safety precautions are not taken, Nigerians in Abuja, Kano, and many other northern states are likely to suffer heat strokes due to the scorching heat waves. Heat stroke, also known as
JUST IN: Residents of Abuja, Kano, others face extreme danger of heat stroke NiMet
The Nigerian Meterological Agency ( NiMet ) has warned residents of most northern states, including Abuja , Kano, Sokoto and Kogi that they face extreme danger of heat stroke on Saturday if precautions are not taken. NiMet in a Weather Warn
Vaccine: Gavi announces $250m grant to Nigeria as Tinubu urges greater collaboration with organisation
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegatio
Strike: Ondo govt begins payment of resident doctors salary, allowances arrears
The Ondo State Government has commenced the payment of salary arrears to resident doctors at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH). PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the health workers received payments for their salary arr