Nuwankosoma PHC: Nothing but an empty shell
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Nuwankosoma Primary Health Center (PHC) in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State was built 20 years ago and there is…
Fistula Repairs Redeeming Hope for Malawian Women
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By Josephine Chinele (Lead Writer) Jackline Chiwinga remembered the euphoria of waking up to dry bedding after her successful obstetric fistula repair…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th January 2022
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Senate Passes Bill on Infectious, Contagious Diseases. Debates over N10 drinks on carbonated tax continues. NAFDAC halts registration of alcohol in sachets,…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 27th January 2022
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Public Health Specialist, US Embassy, Abuja, deadline 1st February 2022. Apply Senior Technical Officer-Prevention, Care & Treatment, AHNI, Borno. Apply Chief Nursing…
The ‘AI-Powered Midwife’ Helping Pregnant Nigerian Women and Newborns Stay Healthy
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By Innocent Eteng (Lead Writer) Five years ago, when pregnancy related complications threatened the life of Abisola Oladapo’s new-born baby, she experienced…
When a Virus ‘Outstays its Welcome’: Lassa Virus found in the Semen of Survivors 9 Months after Recovery – implications for public health management
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Editor’s Note: In this commentary Professor Sylvanus. A. Okogbenin, the Chief Medical Director of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, discusses the significance of…
GABADNA PHC: Where Basic Health Care is a Myth
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Gabadna community in Paikoro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State is a community where residents are forced to access healthcare in…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st January 2022
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COVID-19 cases ‘drop significantly’ in Africa: WHO. Saving Nigerians from preventable deaths from sugary drinks. 2022: Pandemics, epidemics, others. Reps move to…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 20th January 2022
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Finance & Administrative Associate, UNDP, Abuja, deadline 31st January 2022.Apply Medical Coordinator, INTERSOS, Borno Maiduguri, deadline 20th January 2022. Apply A Psychologist…
Fire on the mountain: How Private Hospitals in Nigeria Can Respond to the Medical Brain Drain
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By Ayoola Oladipupo (Lead Writer) Editor’s Note: In today’s Thought Leadership Piece, Ayoola Oladipupo, an early career consultant with an interest in…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th January 2021
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Expectations for Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2022. 16-year-olds can now receive COVID-19 vaccine, says NPHCDA. WHO recommends two new drugs for treatment…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 13th January 2022
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Coordinator, World Health Organization (WHO), Abuja, deadline 21st January 2022. Apply Health Manager, Immunization, P4, UNICEF, Abuja, deadline 19th January 2022. Apply…
Poor Accountability for Tashan Jirgi Primary Healthcare Centre Constituency Project Causing Local Community Hardship
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Tashan Jirgi is a fishing community in Kwata ward in Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The community has a…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th January 2021
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FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. Omicron Virus: Presidency introduces compulsory Covid-19 tests for…