By Ada Nkong The federal ministry of health has raised alarm over the emergence of a new Variant of Corona Virus that has emerged . A statement signed by Dr O Anuma ,Head Teaching hospital division says the virus originated in Australia and has spread to 29 countries already. According to Anuma, the new variant… Continue reading Corona Virus: Federal Ministry of Health Issues Alert on New Strain
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NSCC Moves to Develop Global Standard Geriatric Social Care Quality Assurance System
By Ada Nkong The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) in partnership with relevant and key Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Consultants, Practitioners in Geriatrics and Gerontology have worked over many months collaboratively to develop a National Care Quality Assurance System for Care Giving to Older Persons in Domiciliary and other care settings in Nigeria.  A statement signed by Mr… Continue reading NSCC Moves to Develop Global Standard Geriatric Social Care Quality Assurance System
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NMA COUNCIL MEETING: DR. KANA APPEALS TO DOCTORS, HEALTH WORKERS TO REMAIN IN NIGERIA
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has passionately appealed to Doctors and other Health Workers to remain in Nigeria and carry out their professional callings saying that the Federal Government was doing its best to reposition the health sector of Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director press and… Continue reading NMA COUNCIL MEETING: DR. KANA APPEALS TO DOCTORS, HEALTH WORKERS TO REMAIN IN NIGERIA
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HPV R ejection: NSPHCDA, Media vows to end perception through aggressive campaigns in Nasarawa
By David Okpashi ASARAWA State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, (NAPHDA) and the media professionals under the auspices of Sustainable Media Advocacy Foundation (SMAF) Wednesday resolved to end perceived perception of Vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus amongst young girls between the ages of 9 and 14 years in the state through intensive campaigns. It would be… Continue reading HPV R ejection: NSPHCDA, Media vows to end perception through aggressive campaigns in Nasarawa
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FCTA Doctors Declare 3 Day Warning Strike Over Forceful Retirement of Doctors
By Ada Nkong Doctors in the FCT have declared a 3-day warning strike due to mass forceful retirement of Doctors who are not Directors but on GL 17. According to our source the strike commences 12:00hr Wednesday 30th August 2023.This decision was taken at an emergency Congress Meeting of Medical and Dental Consultants Association of… Continue reading FCTA Doctors Declare 3 Day Warning Strike Over Forceful Retirement of Doctors
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NARD Strike: Loretta Health Initiative Tasks Edo State Government on Proactive Measures _Ada Nkong
As resident doctors shelve Nationwide protests while continuing their strike, the founder Lauretta Health Initiative, Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor has called on the Edo State Government and other state governments to be proactive in sorting out the demands of the resident doctors. In a statement made available to our correspondent, she stressed the importance of the… Continue reading NARD Strike: Loretta Health Initiative Tasks Edo State Government on Proactive Measures _Ada Nkong
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Lagos Hospital Elevator Crash: Nigerians Lament Death of Dr Diaso Vwaere_Ada Nkong
Reactions have continued to trail the death of a medical house officer at the Lagos state general hospital,Dr Diaso Vwaere who died in an elevator crash accident. According to a statement by the Nigerian medical association secretary,Lagos state branch,Dr Ismail Ajibowo the late doctor was trapped in the elevator for over 40 mins before she… Continue reading Lagos Hospital Elevator Crash: Nigerians Lament Death of Dr Diaso Vwaere_Ada Nkong
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Presidential Adviser on Health Lends Supports to SSB tax Explains Benefits to Nigerians_Ada Nkong
More than fifteen leading Nigerian health organisations including the Nigeria Cancer Society, Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Nigeria Medical Association, Nutrition Society of Nigeria under the umbrella of the National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), today demanded immediate actions by the Nigerian government to further increase the sugar-sweetened beverage tax (SSB tax) and direct all revenue… Continue reading Presidential Adviser on Health Lends Supports to SSB tax Explains Benefits to Nigerians_Ada Nkong
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HealthCare Outcomes: Dr Simisola Alabi Pushes for Improvement _Ada Nkong
Dr Simisola Alabi , a Nigerian UK- based specialist in health care policy and leadership has expressed optimism that the forth coming conference organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora commission will create opportunity to foster a unified approach to national development. In a statement made available to our correspondent, Dr Alabi expressed joy over her… Continue reading HealthCare Outcomes: Dr Simisola Alabi Pushes for Improvement _Ada Nkong
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