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Cholera: 65,000 cases recorded as NCDC warns of possible fresh surge
… Diphtheria tops 10,000 cases as agency demands urgent vaccination of children
Fubara tackles drug abuse, mental health with 100-bed rehab centre
… Unveils new General Hospital, upgraded Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Rivers
Pathology: West Africa moves to future-proof cancer diagnosis
…Experts seek AI, digital technology, stronger labs, regional collaboration
Lagos pushes regular blood donation as lifesaving habit
…LSBTS targets 10 LGAs in statewide advocacy campaign
Japa: One physician cares for 6,000 patients in Nigeria
By Daniel Kudayah Nigeria is facing a worsening shortage of medical doctors, with one doctor now attending to about 6,000 patients, the Chief...
Uganda ends Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new case
… Africa CDC, WHO hail swift response, warn of continued cross-border risk
PSN demands immediate inauguration of Pharmacy Council board
…Says regulatory paralysis has stalled accreditation, discipline, pharmacy practice
Lagos deepens mandatory health insurance, opens ILERA EKO office in Surulere
By Editor The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to expand access to healthcare with the commissioning of a new ILERA EKO office...
