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The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its plans to establish a National Biomedical Engineering program aimed at resolving the longstanding deficit in the maintenance of medical equipment in the country. This initiative was revealed by Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, following his visit to the National Hospital in Abuja. […]
The Nigeria Association of Foreign Trained Pharmacists (NAFTraPh) has honoured notable figures for their contributions to the advancement of the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry during its 5th annual international conference. The event, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos from October 12 to 14, 2023, focused on the theme “Social Determinants of Health and Population Health […]
A recent study conducted by medical doctors at three Nigerian teaching hospitals has confirmed the safety and efficacy of the herbal remedy “Mojeaga” when combined with conventional oral iron therapy for treating anaemia during pregnancy. The hospitals involved in the research were Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University Teaching Hospital (COUTH) […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing strategies to put an end to drug stockouts in the country. Prof. Mohammed Sambo, the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), announced this initiative during a press conference in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The NHIA has engaged […]
Nurse Andre Gitembagara, President of the African International Council of Nursing, emphasised the importance of investing in nursing as a crucial means of accelerating universal health coverage (UHC). Gitembagara voiced his concerns about the shortage of nurses in Lagos, Nigeria, and across Africa, highlighting a significant gap between the number of nurses required and the […]
Dr. Echeazu Ogu, a founding member of the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA), emphasised the need for the association to strike a balance between its intellectual and business pursuits. He shared his thoughts during the 17th Annual Scientific Conference and Exposition held in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Dr. Ogu, who […]
Zantac heartburn pills are seen in this picture illustration taken October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights. Pharmaceutical giant GSK has announced its settlement of another lawsuit in California concerning its discontinued heartburn drug, Zantac, which was alleged to have caused cancer. While GSK did not disclose the financial terms of the settlement, […]
In a recent legal development, the State High Court in Eket, Akwa Ibom, has handed down sentences in a case involving the theft of hospital beds. The court sentenced Dr. Nwaopara Adolphus Uche, a 39-year-old medical doctor and the Medical Superintendent of Immanuel Psychiatric Hospital, to two years in prison. Dr. Uche was found guilty […]
In an unexpected turn of events on social media, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Facebook page handler engaged in a comical exchange with a user, leaving netizens in stitches. It all began when the NPF posted a picture of AK47 rifles and bullets on their Facebook page, showcasing their dedication to maintaining law and order. […]
In a significant move to address the critical shortage of healthcare professionals caused by the mass emigration of skilled workers to developed countries, the Nigerian government has given the green light for the appointment of doctors, nurses, and clinical healthcare workers as contract staff after they have reached their compulsory retirement age or years in […]