President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the continued exodus of Nigerian doctors abroad. The policy, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, on his X handle on Tuesday, aims to woo an estimated 12,400 Nigerian-trained doctors practising abroad. According to […]
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if their abducted colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, is not released by August 26. The President of NARD, Dr Dele Abdullahi, declared at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, stating that the association has lost patience with the government’s inaction over […]
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By Kayode Oseni Mucuna In a serene valley where wildflowers danced with the breeze and the air was perfumed with the scent of flourishing herbs, there lived a master herbalist named Elder Rowan. Deeply respected in his village and beyond, Rowan had dedicated his life to understanding the mysteries of flora. He had many eager […]
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The World Bank has disclosed that Nigeria’s public expenditure on education and health is inadequate by any standard. The newly released report titled, ‘Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review’, noted that the overall public spending, at merely 12 percent of Gross Domestic Product, falls short of the threshold necessary to underwrite fundamental public services. […]
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Once upon a time, in a small town with peaceful easy-going people, a physician of natural medicine arrived to offer his healing touch to the townsfolk. His name was Dr. Elias, a man of wisdom and compassion, whose keen eyes and gentle demeanor set him apart from other healers. As he settled into his new […]
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We all know of someone whose presence in a particular space not only brings much positive vibration but also releases healing energy. This is healing through personal bio-magnetic radiation, and it is a psychic gift that cannot be learned or acquired but may be developed where already present. We also know that physical magnets are […]
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From the very beginning, man instinctively knew that he must eat. But the knowledge of what to eat wasn’t something that came instantaneously, rather it took some trial and error approaches before knowing which food is good and which is bad. Some made him sick while others made him more energetic. Gradually, he learned to […]
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Stakeholders under the aegis of the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) have highlighted challenges that may be impediments as Nigeria begins the implementation of the global fund for malaria. Following the successful completion of the NFM 3 Malaria Grant, the Global Fund has approved another three-year Malaria Grant for Nigeria, led […]
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Ondo State is set to recruit 1,000 health personnel as replacements for those who relocated abroad. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who disclosed this, added that his administration has embarked on the renovation and construction of health facilities across the state. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, he made this known at the 40th Annual General Meeting […]
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Osun State Government, in collaboration with Amen Health Care and Empowerment Foundation, has flagged off free surgery for the residents of Ayedade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency in the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary Health, Dr. Michael Oyerinde, represented Governor Ademola Adeleke at the flag-off ceremony which took place at the State Specialist Hospital, […]
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