POCT
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning regarding the misuse of antibiotics, which threatens their effectiveness and contributes to the development of drug-resistant bacteria. If this trend continues, it could result in up to 10 million deaths globally by 2050. A study conducted by WHO’s European chapter across 14 countries in Eastern Europe and […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the delivery of 331,200 doses of the first approved malaria vaccine, RTS, S, to Yaounde, Cameroon, marking a pivotal step in extending vaccination to high-risk regions of Africa. This delivery, initially part of a pilot program, signifies the vaccine’s transition into routine immunization, with doses set to be […]
At the National Association of Community Health Practitioners Of Nigeria (NACHPN) Conference in Port Harcourt themed “Unmasking Quackery,” Akindele Opeyemi, representing Global Masters Institute (GMI), delivered an enlightening presentation. GMI, the sole entity authorized by the Skill Development Council Canada for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) certification program, empowered attendees with insights into their […]
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 commendable efforts of Global Masters Institute (GMI) have, yet again, gained national recognition as the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN) reaches out to collaborate following successful collaboration with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria during their 42nd Annual Scientific Conference in Asaba. GMI, an educational and consulting firm 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 […]
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, […]
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