Cancer care in Nigeria after Tinubu’s first year as president
Cancer, one of the deadliest diseases the world has ever encountered, is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body. According …
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Nigerian government upgrades medical centre, as university gets teaching hospital
President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Birnin Kebbi to a teaching hospital for the College of Health Sciences, Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK). …
Nigerian government reiterates support for local manufacturing
The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, has called for a total ban on the importation of medical syringes into the country to encourage local production. Mr Alausa, who …
Nigerian govt bans leave of absence for health workers
The federal government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on Saturday in …
Nigerian hospital smuggled 406 persons into payroll after FG takeover
The federal government has uncovered the illegal addition of 406 persons to the staff list of the Onitsha General Hospital in Anambra State. The Minister of State for Health and …