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Malaria vaccine moves towards routine immunisation in Africa — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the delivery of 331,200 doses of the first approved malaria vaccine, RTS, S, to Yaounde, Cameroon, marking a pivotal step in extending vaccination to high-risk regions of Africa. This delivery, initially part of a pilot program, signifies the vaccine’s transition into routine immunization, with doses set to be […]
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) recently concluded its impactful World Diabetes Day program, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from November 13th to 17th, 2023. This healthcare-focused initiative aimed to address the urgent medical needs of underprivileged Nigerians, particularly focusing on diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Over the […]
At the National Association of Community Health Practitioners Of Nigeria (NACHPN) Conference in Port Harcourt themed “Unmasking Quackery,” Akindele Opeyemi, representing Global Masters Institute (GMI), delivered an enlightening presentation. GMI, the sole entity authorized by the Skill Development Council Canada for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) certification program, empowered attendees with insights into their […]
Zaid Olanrewaju, a digital public health expert, strongly advocates for the urgent digitalization of Nigeria’s health sector to bolster healthcare service delivery. Stressing the necessity during an address in Abuja, Olanrewaju emphasized the pivotal role of a national digital health blueprint in integrating health information and providers across the country. He highlighted that this initiative […]
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) is set to initiate plans that could potentially save Nigeria a significant sum of $2 billion annually, currently spent by citizens seeking qualitative diagnoses abroad. Dr. Tosan Erhabor, the Registrar of MLSCN, announced this initiative during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bloom Public […]
The Chief Executive of Malaria Consortium, Dr. James Tibenderana, emphasized Nigeria’s substantial strides in reducing malaria prevalence but highlighted that a significant portion of the population remains at risk. Speaking at a media conference in Abuja to mark the NGO’s 20th anniversary, Tibenderana acknowledged Nigeria’s progress but noted the ongoing burden affecting every state and […]
The commendable efforts of Global Masters Institute (GMI) have, yet again, gained national recognition as the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN) reaches out to collaborate following successful collaboration with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria during their 42nd Annual Scientific Conference in Asaba. GMI, an educational and consulting firm and […]
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says health must be viewed as an investment and a catalyst for economic growth. The group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, Mr Tayo Aduloju, said this in Abuja during a media conference. According to Aduloju, evidence suggests that in developing countries such as Nigeria, every dollar invested in health […]
Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) in parts of North Central Nigeria are grappling with ineffectiveness, primarily due to insecurity and inadequate funding, according to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders. In separate interviews, these individuals highlighted the dire state of many PHCs, emphasizing that funding challenges and security issues are at the core of their […]
Pharm. U. N. O Uwaga, the former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a Special Adviser on Pharmaceuticals to address the pressing challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector in Nigeria. He made this appeal during the plenary session of the Annual National Conference of the […]