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JUST IN: Resident Doctors Commence Warning Strike
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The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional approval for the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. Director-general…
NMA Kicks Against Five-Year Compulsory Practice For Medical Doctors
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has opposed the proposed five-year compulsory service for medical and dental practitioners. Last Thursday, a…
MDCAN rejects bill proposing mandatory 5-year service for Doctors before leaving Nigeria
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has rejected a bill seeking to make it mandatory for fresh…
One in six people globally affected by infertility – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday that large numbers of people are affected by…
142 Persons Have Died From Lassa Fever In 23 States -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that no fewer than 142 people across 23…
Death toll rises to 13 as Edo confirms 115 Lassa fever cases
The death recorded from Lassa fever in Edo State has risen to 13, as confirmed cases climbed to 115 since…
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