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Oluremi Tinubu Donates N1bn to Tackle Cervical Cancer

As the world marks World Health Day, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion through the Renewed Hope Initiative to support the fight against cervical cancer in Nigeria. The donation was announced during a courtesy visit by the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination, led by Minister of State for Health and […]
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“My passion for neuroscience stems from the growing need to discover safer and more effective drug therapies for brain diseases.” – Osagie A. Emokpae

Osagie earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) in 2014, graduating with a distinction in pharmacology and toxicology. Following a mandatory one-year pharmacy internship and his national youth service corps, he proceeded to the University of Ibadan (UI) for postgraduate training in pharmacology and therapeutics- with a focus on
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Celebrity Nurse Esther: “Health Education Should Be a Right, Not a Privilege

Popular health advocate and registered nurse, Celebrity Nurse Esther, has called for greater access to health education for young women, especially in underserved communities. “Too many girls grow up misinformed or afraid to ask questions,” she said. “Basic knowledge about hygiene, menstruation, and reproductive health should not be a luxury.” Known for her humorous and
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How Could Dental Courses Improve Your Clinical Skills?

Maintaining the most recent techniques and technologies in the always changing area of dentistry depends on ongoing education. Dental courses offers practitioners a great chance to develop their clinical abilities and give their patients better treatment. From advanced certificates to practical seminars, these courses close the knowledge gap between traditional wisdom and
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Akachukwu Obianuju Mbata: transforming community pharmacy and advancing global healthcare innovation

Akachukwu Obianuju Mbata is a distinguished community pharmacist, researcher, and thought leader whose career spans over a decade of impactful contributions to pharmacy practice, healthcare delivery, and public health advocacy. Based in Benin City, Nigeria, Akachukwu’s work combines operational excellence with innovative approaches to healthcare challenges, making her a
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake condoms

BY ADA DIKE The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public of the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered brand of condom in Nigeria. Named Foula Condoms , NAFDAC officials discovered Foula Condoms (packaged in threes) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and Zango, Katsina State. Tagged: Public Alert […]
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ORIKI Group set to launch Wellness Entrepreneurship Hub

With Nigerian entrepreneurs facing challenges in running their businesses, Oriki Global & Synergy Limited are set to launch the ORIKI Wellness Entrepreneurship Hub in the final quarter of 2024. In collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), this will offer young entrepreneurs support
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Entafield Dental Clinic’s ‘Smile Lagos’ Initiative Receives Heartfelt Gratitude from Lagosians

Beneficiaries of this year’s edition of the free dental outreach, organized by Entafield Dental Clinic, have expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the ‘Smile Lagos: 1000 Denture Project,’ a program aimed at transforming the lives of over 1,000 Lagosians through free dental care. The initiative, supported by the Lagos State Government, corporate organizations,
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Cultural and economic factors driving the use of alternative medicine: Nigerian and global perspectives

As the demand for alternative medicine continues to rise across the globe, a recent collaborative study sheds light on the cultural and economic drivers behind its growing adoption, with unique insights drawn from Nigeria and beyond. The study, authored by Adedapo Olanrewaju Oyenuga, based in the U.S. at New Mexico State University, and independent researchers […]
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FG, Nigerian Medical Association, others sign agreement to protect women, children’s rights

In a bid to protect the rights and safety of women and children in Nigeria, the federal government and different organisations met recently. Hosted by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, the Nigeria Medical Association, Hotel Owners Association, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Public and Private Schools Association, CSOs,