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In a move aimed at bolstering healthcare services in Nigeria, the Federal Government has given its nod for the engagement of retired health workers on a contract basis. This initiative includes medical doctors, nurses, and clinical healthcare professionals and aims to harness their expertise and experience to address workforce challenges in the healthcare sector. According…
In a rare and remarkable occurrence at a hospital in Rajasthan, Northwestern India, a baby girl entered the world with an extraordinary genetic anomaly – she possesses 14 fingers and 12 toes. This unique condition means that the baby has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, setting her apart from…
The certificate issued to Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State, to produce Glucozil herbal capsules for the control of diabetes has expired, NAFDAC declared in Abuja on Tuesday. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that NAFDAC did not give approval of the drug, but only listed it on Nov. 10, 2020. She explained that…
Enugu State Government officials have rejected claims of students’ deaths at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT due to alleged institutional negligence, labeling the reports as false and fabricated. The State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has assured a comprehensive investigation into the matter, emphasizing the commitment to maintaining a secure learning environment. During…
In a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons in the United States have successfully transplanted a pig kidney into the body of a brain-dead human patient, and the organ has functioned normally for more than a month. This development holds immense promise in addressing the pressing need for organ donations. The surgical team at the New York University…
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has decided to suspend its scheduled nationwide protest following a series of constructive meetings with high-ranking government officials, including President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the National Assembly. The decision to temporarily halt the protest, initially set to begin on August…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced its decision to embark on a daily peaceful protest and picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, as well as all federal and state tertiary health institutions nationwide from Wednesday Giving the notice on Saturday in…
An Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation left Niger without meeting with the leader of the junta that seized power in a recent coup, a team member confirmed on Friday. The delegation, led by former Nigerian president Abdulsalami Abubakar, had arrived in the capital Niamey on Thursday, but their scheduled meeting with coup…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a hardline stance in response to the ongoing strike by resident doctors in federal tertiary hospitals by ordering the implementation of the “no work, no pay” policy. This directive, aimed at discouraging the strike, means participating doctors will not receive their regular salaries during the period of industrial…
A worrying diphtheria outbreak in Kano State has raised alarms as the number of affected individuals continues to rise. The state government has taken swift action, deploying contact tracing teams to track patients and contain the spread of the highly contagious disease. Dr. Abdullahi Karaunmata, the state Epidemiologist, provided a grim update on the situation…