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Posts From Sam EFERARO
Nigeria’s first paternity testing unveiled
Powered by Next-Generation Sequencing OncoGenomics a Nigerian diagnostic company, on Friday, unveiled the country’s first paternity testing, a move designed to drastically cut down current reliance on overseas facilities for
Stakeholders underscore importance of research
BY Vivian Ihechu NAN The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has underscored the importance of research in national development, saying “it is crucial for the development of
Geneva Learning Foundation, RBM Partnership in new collaboration to end malaria
Initiate ‘Teach to Reach’ partnership to engage community-based health workers The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) has announced a new collaboration with RBM Partnership to End Malaria (RBM), focusing on integrating
2023: How devaluation of naira impacted Nestlé Nigeria Plc.
By Vivian Ihechu The devaluation of the Nigeria naira has had significant effects on various aspects of the economy especially on businesses/manufacturing industries, impacting volume of imports, financial performance, and
Why food safety should be our concern in Nigeria
By Adebayo Solanke Lagos State has demonstrated excellence in good governance, infrastructure development, economic activities, and innovation. Equally, the Centre of Excellence has been a role model to Nigeria’s Federal
WHO, Africa CDC declares Mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security
Gates Foundation Study offers guidelines for Transforming Healthcare in Lagos State
A comprehensive study backed by the Gates Foundation has provided a roadmap for enhancing service delivery and tackling health challenges in Lagos State. The groundbreaking research, supported by the Bill
World Breastfeeding Week 2024: NSN urges more support for mothers
As the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 is marked globally, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is advocating concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that every mother receives the support
Tinubu signs Executive Order to revitalise health care
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has signed an Executive Order (EO) to transform Nigeria’s healthcare sector by increasing local production of healthcare products, reducing costs of healthcare equipment and consumables, and
NAFDAC alerts on fake Ampicillin/Cloxacillin
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public against falsified antibiotic combination of Ampicillin/cloxacillin in circulation in the country. The agency, in the
Reps seek free medicare for pregnant women
Video: IDRC/CRDI The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to mandate public healthcare institutions to provide free medical treatment for pregnant women during
Obesity rising in Africa
Obesity is rising rapidly in Africa. Between 2000 and 2016, Africa nearly doubled the number of overweight adults. The trends are same for children. Africa is currently home to 28%
NMA elects new officers
… as courts rules membership should be voluntary for medical doctors in Nigeria The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has elected a new team of leaders to steer the association, while
Man who received first-ever modified pig kidney transplant dies
The first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the operation, the hospital which carried out the procedure has said. Richard “Rick” Slayman,
Tinubu appoints new DG for NACA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Temitope Ilori as the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). A press statement by Presidential spokesperson
Over 500 Patients Recover From Meningitis In Yobe
No fewer than 564 patients out of the 636 recorded cases of meningitis outbreak in Yobe State have recovered, an official has said. Mr Haruna Umar, the Disease Surveillance and
FG bans leave of absence for health workers
Amidst revelation that no fewer than 15,000 to 16,000 doctors have left the country for greener pastures in the last five years, the Federal Government has announced a new policy
Nigeria Receives new meningitis vaccine
Nigeria has become the first country to receive the new MenFive meningitis vaccine from the Vaccine Alliance-funded global stockpile. In a press statement by GAVI on Thursday March 7, the
Nurses demand separate salary structure
as lawmakers halt NMCN’s new certificate verification guidelines The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for a separate salary package, the Enhanced Nurses Salary Structure (ENSS),
Tinubu re-appoints NAFDAC DG, names Dr. Jide Idris as new NCDC boss
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Prof. Moji Adeyeye as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). He also appointed Dr. Mansur
Enter Ali Pate, new health minister
as Dr. Tunji Alausa, new Minister of State, also assumes office Renowned global health expert, Prof Ali Muhammad Pate, yesterday assumed office as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social
How I lost my grandson to medical negligence – Senate President
Emotions ran high during the screening, by the Senate, of Dr. Tunji Alausa, a US-based nephrologist, whose nomination as a minister was confirmed on Monday along with 42 others.. Following
Remove tariffs on essential drugs imports now – DICOMAI urges FG
Worried by the current high cost of drugs in the country, a media-based non-governmental organization, Diabetes Control Media Advocacy Initiative (DICOMAI) has called on the Federal government to remove import
Diphtheria: NCDC confirms 798 cases, 80 deaths
House of Reps urges urgent action The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday released an official statement on current situation of diphtheria in the country saying no fewer than
UniAbuja Begins Master’s Degree In Diabetes Education
As part of efforts to address the growing burden of diabetes in Nigeria, the University of Abuja has announced the commencement of a new Master’s degree programme in Diabetes Education.