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Pharmacist Abdulrahman Kelani, a vaccine consultant, emphasized the pivotal role of pharmacists in Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly in the vaccine supply chain and administration. He made this call during a plenary session at the 96th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) in Gombe state. Kelani stressed that a well-functioning immunization supply […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other stakeholders are urging the Nigerian presidency and the National Assembly to accelerate the passage of health bills aimed at strengthening the nation’s healthcare sector. The call was made during the Quarterly meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) focused on implementing the International Health Regulations (IHR) […]
Prominent pharmacists in Nigeria have criticized the federal government’s decision to halt funding to the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) and other professional bodies by 2024. They argue that this move would be illegal and detrimental to the public interest. These experts include former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Pharm. Olumide Akintayo, […]
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Good day, fellow graduands, the representative of the Skill Development Council Canada, the esteemed Global Masters Institute team and distinguished guest. It is an honour to stand before you as the valedictorian of our prestigious Class of 2023. My name is Dr Ejiro Oyovwin Foyibo FPSN. Today, we become graduates with a Postgraduate Diploma in […]
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, affirmed the federal government’s dedication to improving the country’s healthcare system during his inaugural visit to the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos. He expressed President Bola Tinubu’s determination to enhance and rejuvenate the healthcare system to provide sustainable, high-quality healthcare […]
Emzor Nigeria, a leading pharmaceutical company, has entered into a financial agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to facilitate the development of the first Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) manufacturing facility in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative was unveiled during the EU-Nigeria strategic dialogue held last week and aims to address the pressing issue of malaria, […]
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has called on African nations to intensify efforts to increase immunisation coverage for chronic hepatitis. Pate made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the African Hepatitis Summit with the theme: ‘Putting Africa on Track towards Viral Hepatitis Elimination’. Pate, […]
President of the pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Professor Cyril Usifoh, has emphasised the importance of bridging existing gaps in the Nigerian health sector, as such is critical to optimal healthcare delivery and international best practice. He made the remark at the weekend, during a media briefing to herald the forthcoming 96th national conference of […]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says breast cancer, like any other cancer, is a medical condition and not the result of supernatural causes or demonic influences. Dr. Felix Archibong, Chairman of the Cross River State Chapter of NMA, made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar as part of […]