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Doctors seek improved counselling for nursing mothers
By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba
Paediatric doctors in Delta state in collaboration with the association of resident doctors, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, on Wednesday, sought improved…
Over 1bn school children affected by COVID-19 worldwide – UN chief
By Gabriel Chy Alonta
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the largest educational disruption in history that has affected more than 1 billion school students worldwide, UN Secretary…
COVID-19: Group supports WHO on breastfeeding of babies
By Joseph Kingston, Calabar
As the world continues to battle the ravaging effects of the coronavirus pandemic amidst palpable fears of mother to child transmission, a group, Social…
COVID -19 claims Doctor’s life in C’River, Health Commissioner honoured
By Joseph Kingston, Calabar
The dreaded coronavirus pandemic has claimed the life of a medical doctor, being its fourth victim in Cross River state, even as the State…
Resident doctors give FG 3-week strike notice
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have given a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet their demands or face their wrath.
The National…
COVID-19: Ebonyi budgets N150m for health workers’ allowances
The Ebonyi Government says it has budgeted N150 million for health workers’ COVID-19 allowances in the revised state’s 2020 budget, recently signed into law by Gov. David Umahi.
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Nigerian leaders have never appreciated good healthcare system – Babaniyi
Dr Iretiola Bosede Babaniyi (FMC Paed, FNCS), is a seasoned paediatric doctor with over 40 years of experience. A former senior registrar and retired consultant paediatrician, Babaniyi, in…
Tension escalates as 200 FCT nurses test positive to COVID-19
By Cyril Mbah, Abuja
Statistics released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that the coronavirus has continued on its upward climb in the country and may continue…
Ugwuanyi embarks on infrastructure upgrade of PHC centres
The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA) says that Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has embarked on massive infrastructure upgrading of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs).
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Delta commissioner recounts experience during battle with COVID-19
By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba
The Commissioner for Information in Delta, Mr Charles Aniagwu, recently discharged from COVID-19 isolation after testing positive for the virus, has recounted his…
Six of 508 COVID-19 patients die in Ebonyi – Commissioner
By Ruth Oginyi
Ebonyi state government says six out of the 508 persons, who tested positive to the coronavirus pandemic have died of the virus, while 426 have been successfully managed…
COVID-19: Panic at National Assembly as over 50 Lawmakers test positive
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adjourned plenary until next week following news that over 50 legislators may have been tested positive for Coronavirus
Findings also revealed…
COVID-19: NMA suspends strike in C/River
The Nigerian Medical Association in Cross River has suspended its indefinite withdrawal of services in all public and private hospitals in the state.
The Association suspended the strike…
C’River Doctors accuse Ayade of covering COVID-19 cases, declare indefinite strike
The Cross River chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has withdrawn its services from all medical facilities in the state.
The association demanded explanations from the Nigeria…
Democracy Day: Coalition wants Enugu Govt to declare emergency on PHC sector
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Enugu known as Claim Your Water Rights Campaign, wants government to declare a state of emergency in Primary Health Care (PHC) sector in…