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Speaker Tajudeen inaugurates 80-bed hospital in Lagos

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, inaugurated the new 80-bed capacity Maternal and Child Hospital, on Friday, in Imota, Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that residents of Imota LCDA trooped out with excitement to witness the inauguration of the medical facility. Our correspondent gathered that a federal lawmaker, representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, […]

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FG inaugurates National Health Research committee

By Our Correspondent Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Thursday, inaugurated the National Health Research Committee (NHRC) to boost translational research on health-related issues. Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, inaugurated the 13-man Committee at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos. Alausa said […]

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Reference hospital performs 100 surgeries in 4 months

From Our Correspondent The Reference Hospital, Okene, Kogi State has conducted more than 100 surgeries and handled many safe child deliveries in the last four months. Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof.Solomon Avidime, announced this during the end-of-year get-together organised for the staff of the hospital in Okene.   TheNewsZenith reports that the Kogi State Government […]

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First Lady welcomes FCT’s first baby of 2024 

From Our Correspondent Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to nursing mothers to take adequate care of their babies with nutritious weaning food for their brain development. Tinubu also urged mothers to immunise their babies as and when due while they practice exclusive breastfeeding. The First Lady gave this advice while welcoming the […]

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Quality delivery: FG prioritises investment in health infrastructure

From Our Correspondent  Prof. Ali Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, says the Federal Government would prioritise investment in health and infrastructures in tertiary hospitals. Pate emphasised that this is to ensure Nigerians have better quality health care. Pate announced this at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical […]

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Medical guild cry out as 15 Lagos doctors die

By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Medical Guild has cried out over the deplorable condition of healthcare workers in Lagos State having recorded 15 deaths within six months. The Guild, therefore, appealed to the Lagos State Government to prioritise the health and lives of healthcare workers. TheNewsZenith quotes the Guild chairman, Dr Sa’eid Ahmad, as announcing the […]

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Walk-for-life: HCFI, TMC urge regular body exercise

 By Abdulfatah Babatunde A Consultant Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacologist, Prof. Adekunle Ibrahim Oreagba, has reiterated the importance of regular body exercise for a healthier life and keeping fit. Oreagba, who works in the Department of Pharmacology Therapeutics and Toxicology, College of Medicine University of Lagos, gave the advice during the 10th edition of the “Walk-For-Life” exercise […]

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WHO, Nigerian governors to sign health compact agreement

From Our Correspondent  The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Nigeria’s 36 State governors will, next month sign a compact agreement to improve healthcare services delivery. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State announced this at a news briefing after National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, chaired the meeting in […]

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Forum seeks accountability, citizen participation in health policy formulation

From Our Correspondent The Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Forum has called for holistic reappraisal of Nigeria’s health policy thrusts to allow for civil societies and citizen participation. The Forum made the request during a consultative meeting with the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, on Friday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith […]

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Gaza kids with cancer cross into Egypt for treatment

Turkey’s Parliament announces boycotting products of companies support Israel Egyptian Authorities say they have allowed a dozen Palestinian children in Gaza, who have cancer, to cross the Rafah border, on Tuesday, for treatment in the country.   According to the ministry, medics have transferred the 12 children to specialised cancer hospitals. Authorities, however, did not […]

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