7 h. ago Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to release Kanu for urgent medical care

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to enable him access urgent medical treatment. This was contained in a video message sent to Daily […] The post Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to release Kanu for urgent medical care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s emergency medical services still underdeveloped — Olaniyan

Tribune Online Nigeria’s emergency medical services still underdeveloped — Olaniyan In this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, Mr. Abiola Olaniyan, an emergency care specialist and the CEO of ResusPro Nigeria, a training centre for resuscitation and emergency care education, discusses the status of Nigeria’s emergency medical services and what Nigerians should know about emergency care after an accident or medical crisis. Excerpts: RESUSPRO Nigeria is a […] Nigeria’s emergency medical services still underdeveloped — Olaniyan Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Cancer Society Reaffirms Support For Survivors, Engages Patients In Rivers

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving survivorship support for cancer patients nationwide, while unveiling fresh initiatives to strengthen advocacy and care. As part of his ongoing nationwide engagement with survivors, NCS President Professor Abidemi Omonisi made this known during an interactive session with cancer survivors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. […]

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21 h. ago Nigerian scientist maps faster route from indigenous herbs to diabetes care

By Braide Damiete Dr. Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo is a Nigerian biochemist whose work sits at the intersection of metabolic disease, molecular pharmacology and medicinal plants. He has published widely in top indexed journals (Scientific Reports, PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Pharmacology, RSC Advances, Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics), served on editorial boards, and earned competitive […] The post Nigerian scientist maps faster route from indigenous herbs to diabetes care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago AMCE sets sights on reducing medical tourism, strengthening cancer care in Nigeria

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the growing cancer burden in Nigeria by read more AMCE sets sights on reducing medical tourism, strengthening cancer care in Nigeria

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4 d. ago Dangote, Elumelu, others should use govt access to push for better healthcare –Adeyanju, dentist, pastor

By Enyeribe Ejiogu Dr. Olukayode Segun Adeyanju is a renowned dentist with more than 30 years of practice experience and has been instrumental in creating awareness about oral care in Nigeria. Dr Adeyanju, director of Divine Dental Home, graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University with a degree in Dentistry in 1990 and later gained management training […] The post Dangote, Elumelu, others should use govt access to push for better healthcare –Adeyanju, dentist, pastor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Deploy technology to transform medical care in Nigeria, Ondo varsity urges FG

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, in Ondo State has called on the federal government to deploy technology and read more Deploy technology to transform medical care in Nigeria, Ondo varsity urges FG

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7 d. ago PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa

Tribune Online PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa THE Patient-Centred Care for Multimorbidity (PAM) Consortium is launching a study in Nigeria to address the overlap of multiple chronic illnesses, including HIV, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension—one of the fastest-growing yet least recognized health concerns. Convened by the West African Institute for Applied Health Research (WAFERs) in partnership with Keele University (UK), the University […] PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Axxela Integrated Power Inks Purchase Agreement With Evans Industries

One of Axxela’s strategic business units, Axxela Integrated Power, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a manufacturer of home and personal care products in Nigeria. Evans Industries Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, Axxela Integrated Power will provide cost-effective, reliable, and integrated power solutions to support Evans Industries’ operations. The collaboration aims […]

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9 d. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Health care critical part of national security, says Aigbogun

Frank Aigbogun, the publisher of BusinessDay Media Limited, has described healthcare as a critical component of Nigeria’s national security, warning read more Health care critical part of national security, says Aigbogun

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2 w. ago Decades of poor investment in health sector, reason for poor health services –Minister, others

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Stakeholders in the health care sector have stated that Nigeria’s health care system is currently facing the consequences of decades of poor investment in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate led the lamentations at the opening of the National Health Financing Dialogue, […] The post Decades of poor investment in health sector, reason for poor health services –Minister, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

Mental health professionals and stakeholders have raised concerns over the worsening state of access to mental health care in Nigeria, read more Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

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2 w. ago Nigeria facing consequences of decades of poor investment in health sector — Minister, others

…reason for poor health services From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Stakeholders in the health care sector have stated that Nigeria’s health care system is currently facing the consequences of decades of poor investment in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate led the lamentations at the opening of […] The post Nigeria facing consequences of decades of poor investment in health sector — Minister, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Firm taps AI decoder to promote skin health, recommend solutions

Nuban Beauty, a MakeUp brand in Nigeria has launched Nuban Care, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) skin decoder that analyses and read more Firm taps AI decoder to promote skin health, recommend solutions

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4 w. ago Nigeria’s emergency care laws face implementation gap, experts warn

By Damiete Braide Health and legal experts have called for urgent and coordinated action to ensure Nigeria’s emergency care laws are effectively implemented to save lives. This concern dominated discussions at a webinar organised by Health Ethics and Law Consulting (HELC), through its Health Systems Learning Series. The session, titled “When Minutes Matter: Implementing the […] The post Nigeria’s emergency care laws face implementation gap, experts warn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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