13 h. ago FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

…signs agreement with Empower School of Health, Geneva The Federal Government says it is targeting an addition of 2,000 health read more FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

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35 h. ago Renewed Hope Agenda: Greater collaboration between health professionals vital to improve Nigerians’ health outcomes –Dr. Odionyenma, AMLSN President 

As preventive health checks initiative gets endorsement from Diaspora citizens, medlab consumables vendors   By Enyeribe Ejiogu The 4×4 relay race is a major track and field event at the Olympic Games, in which teamwork is extremely vital for the success of the team. The team member who starts the race and then passes the […] The post Renewed Hope Agenda: Greater collaboration between health professionals vital to improve Nigerians’ health outcomes –Dr. Odionyenma, AMLSN President  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NLC Shuts Down Wike’s Office, Demands N70,000 Minimum Wage For Area Council Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, staged a dramatic protest at the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, demanding the immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for workers of the six Area Councils in the Territory. Hundreds of placard-carrying workers, including teachers and health professionals, marched from […]

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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1 week ago Medical lab scientists urge Tinubu to implement National Health Act

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to ensure the full implementation of the National Health Act 2014 to address health challenges across the country and combat quackery in the profession. The National President of AMLSN, Dr Uche Odionyenma, made the call during a press conference in Read More

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2 w. ago ANPA deploys 140 health experts for annual medical mission in Lagos

By Zika Bobby The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) has wrapped up its annual medical mission in Lagos, deploying over 140 volunteer health professionals to deliver critical care services to underserved communities. The healthcare professionals include internists, cardiologists, surgeons, gynaecologists and nurses. Chairman-elect of the ANPA New Jersey Chapter, Dr. Emmanuel Emeasoba, […] The post ANPA deploys 140 health experts for annual medical mission in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Remi Tinubu Leads Drive To Cut Maternal Mortality, Empowers Midwives

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has flagged off the distribution of professional kits to midwives provided by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in the North-East geopolitical zone. According to a statement by media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said the demands of the health profession transcends mere skills and compassion, pointing out that […]

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2 w. ago Afreximbank sets up $3bn fund to finance refined oil products in Africa

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), an investor in oil and gas projects, has earmarked $3bn to finance the purchase of read more Afreximbank sets up $3bn fund to finance refined oil products in Africa

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2 w. ago NNPC Foundation Flags Off Free Cataract Surgeries For Bayelsa Residents

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation in collaboration with the Bayelsa State government, on Monday, kicked off a free Cataract screening and extraction programme, targeting about 1,000 beneficiaries in Bayelsa State. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the […]

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3 w. ago Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   Bauchí State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is is set to vaccinate no fewer than 556,000 unvaccinated children in the state in the forthcoming 2025 nationwide Polio Vaccination campaign slated for April 24.     UNICEF is supporting.the campaign in Bauchi with 2.5m doses of […] The post Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Heirs Energies advises Congo on 500,000 p/d oil crude production target

Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer Osayande Igiehon has advised the Republic of Congo on its plan to ramp up crude production to 500,000 barrels per day. Igiehon spoke on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held recently in Brazzaville. Speaking on the themes ‘Energy & Investment Outlook’ and ’Field Development Read More

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3 w. ago Crescent varsity nursing students bag multiple certifications

Nursing students of Crescent University, Abeokuta, have achieved three professional certifications namely Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Public Health Nursing in the space of their five-year Bachelor of Nursing programme. The students in the 400 and 500 levels presented for the 2025 RM examination also scored one hundred per cent. Head of Department of Nursing, Read More

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4 w. ago We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president

By Enyeribe Ejiogu At almost 15, Miss Chinenye Onyekwelu, an SS2 student in Anambra State, is the kind of candidate the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, loves to see register for the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), through which young Nigerians secure admission into public […] The post We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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