8 h. ago FG, WHO select 13 Nasarawa health workers as fellows to drive reforms

The FG & WHO have selected 13 Nasarawa health workers as fellows to drive health sector reforms and improve service delivery at the grassroots level. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-who-select-13-nasarawa-health-workers-as-fellows-to-drive-reforms/

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4 d. ago NMA suspends medical services in Edo over doctors’ abduction

Edo NMA suspends medical services following the recent doctors’ abduction, demanding their release and improved security for all health workers in the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-suspends-medical-services-in-edo-over-doctors-abduction/

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5 d. ago Hospital shut as suspected Lassa fever kills four in Nasarawa

Four people, including two pregnant women, die from suspected Lassa fever in Nasarawa, leading to a hospital shutdown. Health workers are in isolation. Read More: https://punchng.com/hospital-shut-as-suspected-lassa-fever-kills-four-in-nasarawa/

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7 d. ago Federal Government Approves Retirement Age Extension For Skilled Clinical Health Workers

In a policy shift aimed at addressing the shortage of clinical health workers in federal healthcare institutions, the federal government has increased the retirement age for skilled clinical health professionals in Federal Tertiary Hospitals and Centres from 60 to 65 years of age or from 35 to 40 years of service, whichever comes first. This […]

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1 week ago Untold story of workers who keep Lagos running while others sleep

Discover the untold stories of Lagos night workers. Learn about their personal sacrifices, health risks, and the vital role they play while the city sleeps Read More: https://punchng.com/untold-story-of-workers-who-keep-lagos-running-while-others-sleep/

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2 w. ago Niger: Commissioner assures health workers of improved welfare

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, has assured medical practitioners in Niger of

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3 w. ago NICRAT empowers health workers with AI application skills for cancer care

“With Artificial Intelligence, we can turn the tide by improving survival rates, reducing suffering....

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3 w. ago COSWOHI, with AmplifyChange, trains health workers on stigma

With support from Amplify Change, the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) has trained medical professionals from five local governments in post-abortion care (PAC) and stigma-free care services in an attempt to reduce maternal mortality in Oyo State. Abidakun Emmanuel, the communication officer for COSWOHI, speaking at the training in Ibadan, said healthcare […]

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3 w. ago 90% of suicide victims consult health workers before death —Psychiatrist

A psychiarist, Professor Bibilola Oladeji, said up to 90 per cent of people who die by suicide consult a healthcare worker shortly before the commit suicide, and urged that all hints and discussions about suicide should be taken seriously. According to her, suicide along with suicidal behaviour constitute major global public health problems that affects […]

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last month Bauchi govt approves 100% salary increase for medical, health workers

...the decision was driven by the need to retain skilled medical personnel and improve healthcare delivery.

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