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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 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 […]

Good people, the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman who made a discovery in the genetic makeup of protein-producing mRNA, paving the way for the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines. It’s particularly exciting that this award goes to the mRNA researchers because a lot of people thought […]

Oyo State, Nigeria – September 29, 2023 In a significant collaborative effort to combat the prevalence of sickle cell disease and raise awareness among Oyo State Corp Members, Global Masters Institute (GMI) partnered with the Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF) to deliver an impactful educational program. The results were staggering, with awareness levels skyrocketing […]

As the World Health Organisation has noted during its 2023 World Health Assembly, it is important to provide access to essential diagnostics for over 80% of the African population who currently lack access to testing. Point of care testing means that patients can be tested at the place of care and at the time of […]