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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 […]
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 Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria has partnered with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to organize a Media Orientation Meeting on the Diphtheria Outbreak Response in the country. The one-day workshop, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund […]
In a motion titled “Call on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to cover vulnerable Nigerians,” the House of Representatives in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to allocate a portion of the savings generated from the removal of fuel subsidies to fund healthcare services for vulnerable populations. Presented by Rep. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos) during […]
The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has emphasised the urgent need for improved healthcare systems, workforce welfare, and security measures to enhance the outcomes of cancer patients in Nigeria and curtail the issue of brain drain. This call was made during a press briefing in Abuja, in preparation for the 2023 World Anaesthesia Day, with […]
The Nigeria Association of Foreign Trained Pharmacists (NAFTraPh) has honoured notable figures for their contributions to the advancement of the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry during its 5th annual international conference. The event, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos from October 12 to 14, 2023, focused on the theme “Social Determinants of Health and Population Health […]
A recent study conducted by medical doctors at three Nigerian teaching hospitals has confirmed the safety and efficacy of the herbal remedy “Mojeaga” when combined with conventional oral iron therapy for treating anaemia during pregnancy. The hospitals involved in the research were Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University Teaching Hospital (COUTH) […]
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 […]