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African Medical Centre of Excellence wraps up successful Health Forum 2024 in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria The African Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja (AMCE Abuja), a quaternary-level multi-speciality medical institution developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and King’s College Hospital, London, concluded its highly anticipated African Health Forum 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in advancing healthcare collaboration and innovation across …

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Tinubu to Afreximbank: We are determined to succeed in healthcare 

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is strongly committed to providing excellent healthcare facilities for all Nigerians and will continue to prioritize domestic and foreign direct investments in the sector. The President made these remarks at a meeting with Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors …

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NLNG, LCCI seek business community’s collaboration to promote respiratory technologies for newborns

  By Abiodun Azi and Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Feb. 21, 2024 The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and  Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called for increased collaboration between the business community and science and research sector in Nigeria. According to them, this will help to close the gaps …

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Tinubu approves new appointments, reappointments in health, social welfare sector

In furtherance of his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian public health administration and to manifest his commitment to deliver affordable and quality care to all Nigerians under governance and regulatory frameworks commensurate with international best practice, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and reappointment of the …

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Immunisation: US govt. commits to reaching unvaccinated children in Nigeria

By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Feb. 7, 2024 In a significant development aimed at improving healthcare access for children in Nigeria, the U.S. government has announced its unwavering commitment to reaching zero-dose children across the country. Dr Patricia Tanifum, Global Immunisation Division Programme Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC), gave …

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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon partners Hacey to provide supports/awareness on HIV/AIDS

Hacey Stand at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Games Village, Teslim Balogun Stadium providing free HIV/AIDS screening for intending runners. By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Feb. 05, 2024 The organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have partnered a private firm, Hacey, to support and provide awareness  for people …

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Protest: Association of unpaid OAUTHC workers demands 14-months withheld salary

The Association of unpaid Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) workers, on Thursday, in Ile-Ife, staged a peaceful protest demanding their 14-months withheld salaries. The Coordinator of the group, Mr. Samson Falope, said that the protest basically kicked against the circular released by the management on Wednesday night, that …

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Blinken positive about eliminating HIV/AIDS; His visit will encourage our efforts – NIMR’s Salako

By Vivian Ihechu/Kemi Akintokun Lagos, Jan. 24, 2024 U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says HIV/AIDS can be eliminated as a public health threat through positive partnerships. Blinken made the assertion when he visited the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria …

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