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Resident Doctors Protest Kidnap of Colleague, Threaten Industrial Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Lagos on Friday held a peaceful protest over the kidnap of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, at the National Eye…
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World Breastfeeding Week: Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience, Distributes Cash, Gift Packs To Nursing Mothers
500 nursing mothers in Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, received financial supports and gift packs from the Wife of the Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno,…
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Ibom Specialist Hospital to operate as Limited Liability Company, as Gov Eno okays comprehensive review of Health Facility
By CHARLES AKPAN Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has directed the Commissioner for Health, Professor Augustine Umoh to set up a team to carry out a comprehensive…
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Akwa Ibom govt urged to increase allocation, ensure fund release for family planning
Following the rising incidents of maternal mortality globally, the Akwa Ibom State government has been urged to increase the budgetary allocation for Family Planning (FP) as well as…
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US President, Biden tests positive for Covid-19
United States, US, President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, according to the president and CEO of UnidosUS Janet Murguía. According to CNN, Biden was expected to…
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GMOs are biological weapons that can destroy Nigeria, NASS should intervene – Experts
Professor Qrissturberg Amua, a distinguished chemist, and other experts on food safety and nutrition have sounded a dire warning about the potential dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)…
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Eno sets up health Agency board, order 6 ambulance vehicles for emergency services
Akwa Ibom state governor pastor Umo Eno has set up a 15 member Health Insurance Agency Board to ensure effective healthcare service delivery to the people. The state…
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Cholera: Nigerian govt in talks with Gavi over vaccine shortage — NCDC
The Federal Government has initiated discussions with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, Gavi, to secure additional supplies of cholera vaccines. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the…
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Cholera: Death toll rises to 37 as Lagos records 401 cases
No fewer than 37 deaths have been recorded in the current Cholera outbreak, which has hit 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun. The Special Adviser to the Lagos…
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Paris Olympics: COVID-19 hit German athletes ahead of athletics championship
Corona virus infections have affected some athletes ahead of the German Athletics Championships, which are the last chance for Olympic qualification, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports.…