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Mar

2025

In ABIA, We Are Making Efforts To Restore The Dignity Of Our People Through Quality Education, Health Care – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Education, Health, News Flash

IN ABIA, WE ARE MAKING EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF OUR PEOPLE THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is making serious efforts to restore the dignity of the people through quality education and health care delivery in the State. Governor Otti who stated this Sunday, while playing host to a delegation of the World Bank led by the Lead Governance Specialist, Ms. Deborah Isser. He commended the team for coming to see what Abia State is doing in the areas of health and education and informed them that the…

Mar

2025

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Full List: Number Of Medical Doctors Across States In Nigeria

Health, Education, FGN

FULL LIST: Number of Medical Doctors across States in Nigeria Lagos: 7,385 FCT: 4,453 Rivers: 2,194 Enugu: 2,070 Oyo: 1,996 Edo: 1,777 Kaduna: 1,524 Anambra: 1,518 Ogun: 1,511 Kano: 1,477 Delta: 1,456 Osun: 1,294 Plateau: 1,200 Imo: 1,110 Kwara: 1,016 Ebonyi: 899 Akwa Ibom: 888 Abia: 829 Cross River: 826 Ondo: 743 Borno: 736 Bayelsa: 727 Ekiti: 695 Benue: 621 Sokoto: 602 Katsina: 562 Nassarawa: 552 Niger: 494 Gombe: 485 Bauchi: 443 Kogi: 418 Adamawa: 280 Yobe: 275 Kebbi: 273 Zamfara: 267 Jigawa: 255 Taraba: 201 Source: MDCN TheCableIndex

Mar

2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N100bn Worth Of Confiscated Medicines

FGN, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC destroys N100bn worth of confiscated medicines On Saturday, March 8, NAFDAC destroyed expired, falsified, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines seized from the Idumota Open Drug Market during a recent three-week enforcement operation. The destruction took place at the Lapite Dumpsite in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the confiscated products valued at an estimated ₦100 billion. Several suspects were apprehended during the exercise, and those found culpable will face appropriate sanctions. Source: X @NafdacAgency

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Approves Employment Of 774 Health Fellows

Health, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Approves Employment of 774 Health Fellows President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a key initiative by the Federal Ministry of Health aimed at driving sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Announcing the initiative on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and national development. The launch event was attended by Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and traditional leaders, including the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The selection of the fellows—one from each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas – was based on…

Feb

2025

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NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seized 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs

Business, Health, Lagos, News Flash, South West

NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intensified its enforcement efforts against the sale of illicit and counterfeit pharmaceuticals, sealing over 3,000 shops within the Idumota Open Drug Market in Lagos in the first week of operations. This was made known in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday by NAFDAC During the raid, officials uncovered alarming violations, including vaccines stored in dilapidated, unventilated rooms sealed with iron sheets, posing severe health risks. Large consignments of banned and dangerous drugs were also…

Feb

2025

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Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, Health, Ohafia LGA, Security

Security, Healthcare, and Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's Comprehensive Approach to Development Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has been at the forefront of development in Abia State. His recent activities demonstrate his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and fostering a secure, prosperous, and healthy community. One of his notable achievements is facilitating a meeting between the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) and the new 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia, to strengthen security ties and ensure a safer community. The meeting, which was widely reported, underscores Chief Kalu's proactive approach to security. By fostering collaboration…

Feb

2025

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Doctor Reacts To Belief On Sex And Prostate Cancer Risk

Health, Love & Life, News Flash

Doctor Reacts To Belief On Sex And Prostate Cancer Risk Dr Sam Adegboye, a Physician, has debunked the claim that frequent sexual activity reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men. Adegboye is the Assistant Chief Medical Officer and General Practitioner at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. He debunked the claim in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo Adegboye said most of the neurological articles did not agree with the claims. “Most of the neurological articles do not agree with that because one of the journals checked was the American Journal of…

Feb

2025

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Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Flags-Off 2nd Round Routine Immunization Vaccine Catch-up Program In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Health, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu flags-off 2nd Round Routine Immunisation Vaccine Catch-up Program in Ohafia LGA. Today, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, flagged off the 2nd round routine immunisation vaccine catch-up ceremony. The event aimed to sensitize mothers on the importance of vaccination in preventing unforeseen diseases in children. According to the Mayor, it is crucial for all mothers within the LGA to observe this health sensitization to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Mayor emphasized the significance of vaccination in ensuring the health and well-being of children, which aligns with global health recommendations. The Catch-up…

Feb

2025

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Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Health, International, News Flash

Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College Dr. Toyin Tofade made history as the first Black female president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in July 2022. Tofade, since assuming office, has spearheaded transformative initiatives, strengthening the college’s future. Toyin Tofade: Transformative Leadership at ACPHSUnder her leadership, ACPHS launched a bold new strategic plan and introduced ACPHS Online in March 2024. She restructured academic units, implemented a leadership program for aspiring leaders, and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit across the institution. Her efforts have driven significant enrollment growth, with total applications rising by 18.58%,…

Feb

2025

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Abia Governor Pledges To Forge Stronger Alliance With NAFDAC, Thereby Expanding Pharmaceutical Footprints

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health

Abia Governor Pledges to Forge Stronger Alliance with NAFDAC, thereby Expanding Pharmaceutical Footprints In a bold move to tackle the growing menace of counterfeit drugs, the Governor of Abia State has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This partnership aims to eradicate the circulation of fake medications, which have posed significant health risks to residents. Additionally, the governor announced plans to expand the footprint of legitimate pharmaceutical companies in the state, creating jobs and boosting the local economy while safeguarding public health. The Devastating Impact of Fake DrugsFake drugs, though…