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Some Medical and Nutrition equipment distributed at the Igbo - Efon Primary Healthcare Centre, (PHC), Igbo - Efon, Eti - Osa Local Government Area recently.
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Lagos District III equips PHCs to boost maternal, child healthcare

By Chidimma Oparaochaekwe   The Lagos State Government, through Health District III, has distributed medical and nutrition equipment to Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs,...

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Health insurance: HCPAN Connect targets claims, payment delays

By Matthew Johnson A new digital healthcare platform, HCPAN Connect, is seeking to address persistent delays in health insurance claims, rejected bills and...

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JICA, Ogun tackle low PHC use

By Ademola Ade The Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, has launched a...

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NCDC tightens Ebola screening for travellers

By Damilola Samuel Travellers arriving in Nigeria from countries with active or relevant Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) transmission may now be required to...

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Intermittent fasting: How it works, who should avoid it

By Desire Obinna Intermittent fasting, a popular eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting, may help with weight management and...

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Pharmacists must move beyond drug dispensing — PSN

By Desire Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on pharmacists across the country to move beyond the traditional role of...

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate
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Bauchi: FG continues NEMSAS rollout, strengthens emergency care, infrastructure

By Desire Uzochukwu The Federal Government has expanded the nationwide rollout of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) with the...

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Lagos surgeon, Abuja patient: Nigeria breaks new ground in tele-robotic surgery

… RHV, Nisa Premier demonstrate robotic surgery’s specialised care potential