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Medical tourism: Why many Nigerians can no longer go abroad for treatment – Olakunle Onakoya, Cedarcrest CEO
Nigerians spend between $1.6 billion and $2 billion each year on medical treatment abroad, putting pressure on the economy and...
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Katsina Govt extends maternity leave for civil servants to four months, 10 days
The Katsina State Government has approved the extension of maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state civil service from...
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South-West doctors threaten strike over unfavorable allowances, issue 21-day ultimatum to FG
The South-West Caucus of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to embark on an industrial action if the Federal...
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WHO, UNICEF warn of rising immunization gaps as nearly 20 million infants missed vaccination in 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have raised the alarm over widening immunization gaps globally, warning that millions of...
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WHO backs global use of twice-yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the global use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year to provide near-total...
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Akwa Ibom Govt. to shut down health facilities with unqualified staff, enforce stricter regulations
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to shut down health facilities operating with unqualified medical staff as part...
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FG orders emergency care reforms at FMC Abuja, plans nationwide training rollout
The Federal Government has directed immediate reforms in the emergency care services at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja.
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10 Lagos hospitals delivering advanced surgeries and challenging outbound medical tourism
This report highlights the 10 top hospitals in Lagos known for intensive surgeries, selected based on their capacity, ICU facilities,...
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Funding cuts could cause 6 million HIV cases, 4 million deaths by 2029 – UNAIDS warns
Funding cuts to the global HIV response could trigger a surge of 6 million new infections and 4 million AIDS-related...
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Kano drug centre seizes N1.3 billion worth of fake medicines, contaminated foods
The Kanawa Pharmaceutical Coordinated Wholesale Centre (KPP-CWC) has seized substandard drugs and unwholesome foods worth over N1.3 billion in Kano...
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