POCT

Efforts to alleviate the physical and financial burdens faced by Nigerians in accessing healthcare services continue to prioritize forging strategic alliances to enhance the health sector’s value chains. Discussions between Nigerian officials and H.E. Wouter Plomp, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Nigeria, underscored the mutual commitment to fortify collaborative frameworks. The focus […]

Amos Magaji, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health, disclosed the National Assembly’s intent to push for the declaration of a health emergency. This strategic move aims to overhaul Nigeria’s beleaguered health sector and align it with the populace’s pressing healthcare needs. During the oversight function of health facilities in the Southwest, Magaji […]

At an Ibadan hospital, an unfortunate accident victim with a fractured hip and bleeding arms waited for care as hospital staff prioritised their morning devotion. The hospital, owned and operated by qualified medical professionals, neglected the urgent needs of the patient while engaging in religious activities. The incident has stirred dissatisfaction among patients and caregivers […]

The prevailing state of healthcare in Nigeria is a cause for concern, exemplified by recent distressing incidents. A victim, injured in an accident in Ibadan, Oyo state, faced appalling challenges within the healthcare system, underscoring the need for substantial improvements. The victim, with broken legs, was rushed to a private hospital where, shockingly, the staff […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a grim picture in its annual World Malaria Report, indicating a concerning rise in malaria cases, surpassing global containment targets. The report highlighted challenges such as pandemic-related disruptions, climate change-induced extreme weather events, and increasing drug resistance contributing to this setback. Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund […]

GSK CEO Emma Walmsley expressed optimism about the success of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, anticipating sales surpassing a billion pounds in its debut year. Despite ongoing costly litigation over the discontinued drug Zantac, Walmsley affirmed that the legal expenses wouldn’t disrupt the company’s capital plans. The vaccine, Arexvy, granted approval by the […]

During a session at the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Akindele Opeyemi delivered an impactful talk to final year students of the Community Health and Extension Department. He emphasised the pivotal role they play in enhancing essential diagnostics within their communities. Akindele urged the students to recognize the significant impact […]

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 […]

Pharmacist Biodun Adediran, a Community Pharmacist based in Ikorodu Lagos State, shared a significant experience regarding mRDT (malaria rapid diagnostic test) outcomes in his pharmacy. He expressed that mRDT as a Point of Care Testing (POCT) has often been contentious but credited his shift in perspective to attending Master Classes and graduating from Global Masters […]

The Pharmanews Dean of the Year Award 2023 celebrated Prof. Azuka Oparah, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at UNIBEN, with an indoor ceremony at Pharmanews’ Lagos corporate office on November 23, 2023. The event gathered esteemed professors like Prof. Ibrahim Oreagba, Prof. Noel Wannang, and Prof. (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Odeku to honor Prof. Oparah for […]