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The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN) witnessed a groundbreaking presentation by Akindele Opeyemi, the distinguished founder of Global Masters Institute (GMI), during their recent conference in Port Harcourt. As the sole authorized partner of Skills Development Council Canada in offering Point of Care Testing (POCT) programs, GMI played a pivotal role […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Faith Iriferi recently earned top honors in the Point of Care Testing Professional Diploma Certification conducted by the Global Masters Institute in collaboration with the Skill Development Council Canada. Pharm. Faith Ogechi Iriferi, is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the University of Benin, and a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists. […]
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, […]
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, […]