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Pharmacists advocate support for West African vaccine producers’ to reduce importation
Pharmacists across West Africa have advocated adequate support from relevant stakeholders to vaccine manufacturers within the region, as a measure to reduce continued dependence on imported products for treatments of patients.
They said…
NYSC conducts free medical services for 550 Delta residents
As part of its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme aimed at enabling easy access to quality healthcare, the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) has conducted free medical services for no fewer than 550 residents of…
FG targets foreign exchange earnings, others from new medical facilities
The federal government through its projects and financial intervention in the healthcare sector has said its aim is to conserve the country’s foreign reserves, increase employment and provide world-class healthcare facilities that would…
Osun Govt. enrolls 30,000 unemployed youths, others for Health Insurance
The Osun Government has ordered the immediate enrolment of 30,000 unemployed youths into its Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) in order to ensure accessible and affordable health care services.
It said that the initiative was aimed at…
Sanwo-Olu approves N750M health insurance for 100,000 vulnerable Lagosians
In a bid to ensure universal health coverage across Lagos, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved N750 million for the payment of health insurance premiums for 100,000 vulnerable and indigent residents of the state.
Sanwo-Olu…
Why we distribute food to indigent pregnant women weekly- Lagos Govt.
The Lagos State Government has explained what the state stands to gain from food packages it has been distributing to indigent pregnant women across Lagos, as been part of ways of joining efforts to produce coming generations of children…
570 pregnant women, infants benefit from Lagos Govt. food, nutritional supports
As part of evidence that Lagos State Government’s promise to continue touching lives is still intact, at least, no fewer than 570 indigent pregnant women and their infants have benefited from the state government nutritional supports…
Ghana ends COVID-19, frees land, sea boarders restriction
Following two years of stiffened Covid-19 restrictions, Ghanaian President, NanaAkufo-Addo has announced the re-opening of land, sea borders and the lifting of most of the COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
The president said the…
How young entrepreneur provide free healthcare to 38,000 Epe pregnant women, others
It is often said that caring people, help others not because they expect a reward but for them, it is natural to show kindness. Such is the story of a young entrepreneur, Mojeed Olatunbosun Bakare, popularly called BOSMAN, who has taken it…
Medical expert educates female teachers, others on depression
A mental health expert, Olayiwola Adetutu, has urged female teachers and women in other sectors in Nigeria to often consider management of their mental health as very important, saying an inability to manage mental health could result in…