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READ THE FULL STORY about Nigeria is losing $1.6bn yearly to avoidable blindness — AghajiOladosu Adedolapo emerged as Edo State University’s overall best graduating student in Medicine and Surgery. She speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, challenges and…
READ THE FULL STORY about I chose medicine at 15, emerged overall best at 21 — Edo varsity top graduateThe Hospital Chronicles: The I.C.U is the first instalment in a planned film series that uses storytelling to spotlight issues affecting patients and healthcare delivery.
READ THE FULL STORY about ‘The Hospital Chronicles: I.C.U. ’ makes AFRIFF debut, sparks conversation on medical negligenceAt least four persons have allegedly died after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture allegedly sold to residents of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent…
READ THE FULL STORY about 4 allegedly die after consuming herbal mixture in BenueAnambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a strategic partnership between the state government and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to strengthen the…
READ THE FULL STORY about Soludo seeks partnership with pharmacists to strengthen healthcare… Experts say poor tests fuel malaria misdiagnosisBy Chioma Obinna Poor laboratory testing, inaccurate malaria diagnosis and unnecessary prescription of antimalarial drugs remain major…
READ THE FULL STORY about Malaria, TB Diagnosis: Global Fund Trains 464 Lab personnel in 9 StatesThe Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
READ THE FULL STORY about LASEPA marks 30 years of protecting Lagos environment… Women record twice men’s prevalence as state targets wider coverage By Chioma Obinna Lagos State has recorded significant progress in HIV treatment, with 93.4 per cent of people living…
READ THE FULL STORY about HIV: Lagos survey reveals treatment gains, testing gapGet the day’s top stories from Imo State and Nigeria on your phone.
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