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President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony; Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso New Health Minister Ali Pate Aims to Curb Medical Tourism Wike Says…
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Anthony Joshua is the UK’s second richest young sportsperson | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Anthony Joshua has been ranked as the second richest young sportsperson in the UK, after Gareth Bale. Anthony Joshua has a net worth of 107 million pounds, with the Real…
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It is finished! The Health Minister doesn’t think front line health workers are doing anything special
This period has brought with it interesting times and the owners of circuses; indeed. What's today's story? Nigeria’s Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire has said he is not aware if health…
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Health workers yet to suspend strike, await Minister’s signature
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) may be waiting for the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole to sign the memorandum of settlement entered into…
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Zamfara has only 23 doctors in 24 hospitals – Health minister
Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said Zamfara State has only 23 doctors managing 24 hospitals. Adewole said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the signing of a Memorandum…
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Health minister asks govt hospitals to employ ad hoc doctors
Minister of health, Isaac Adewole has directed headsbof Federal hospitals to engage the services of ad hoc doctors while resident doctors are on strike. The doctors had gone on strike…
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80 percent of cancer cases in Nigeria curable, Health minister says
The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, yesterday said that 80 percent of cancer cases are curable even as he disclosed that the Ministry’s database shows that 50 percent of corpses…
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[The Legislative Blog]: What we know about the National Assembly’s new approach to effective healthcare delivery
Senate President, Bukola Saraki today attended the launch of the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage. The event which was also attended by the Health Minister, Professor Folorunsho Adewole jumped at…
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The YNaija Tracklist: How Aluko, Omokore donated N800m vehicles to PDP – FG | States get another Paris Club refund | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. How Aluko, Omokore donated N800m vehicles to PDP – FG - YNaija Declare state of emergency on education | Malala tells Osinbajo…
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Health minister suspends 8 NHIS officials
The Ministry of Health on Monday suspended eight officials of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This comes after more facts were uncovered by the committee set up by the minister…
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Presidency orders suspended NHIS boss’ probe
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has granted permission for the probe of suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance, Prof. Usman Yusuf, Punch reports. Yusuf was suspended after he was…
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Ebola: We are on top of the situation – Health minister
by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said the Federal Government is ready to ensure the recent outbreak of Ebola virus in Congo does not spread…
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Why Nigerians will continue to seek medical treatment abroad – Health minister
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Health, Prof. Issac Oyewole on Thursday said Nigeria will require $1 billion annually to stop its citizens from traveling abroad fro medical treatment. Adewole spoke…
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Reason Buhari travelled abroad – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said President Muhammadu Buhari may have traveled abroad for medical checkup because he doesn't want to be examined by another doctor. The…
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‘Mosquitoes carrying Zika virus are in Nigeria’ – Health Minister
Nigerians have been warned to make use of mosquito nets, owing to the presence of mosquitoes carrying Zika virus in the country. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, disclosed…
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Get ready folks, ‘enviromental sanitation’ may soon be no more
by Kolapo Olapoju The monthly enviromental sanitation might soon cease to be, if the Minister of Health Health has his way. The minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, made the comments, while on…
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“She quarantined herself” – Deputy health minister does the needful after assistant dies from Ebola
by Kolapo Olapoju Liberia's deputy health minister and chief medical officer, Bernice Dahn, has voluntarily placed herself under quarantine for 21 days, after one of her assistants died from the…
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#Ebola: First person survives the virus in Nigeria [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Health Minister, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, says the first Nigerian who got infected with the Ebola virus disease has been released from quarantine. While addressing journalists, Chukwu said…
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Nigerian man being treated for Ebola in Benin Republic
by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian is currently being treated for the Ebola Virus disease in the Republic of Benin. Benin Republic Health Minister, Dorotheé Gazard, disclosed this yesterday, 7…
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Tobaccoctrl & SRM call on Health Minister to fasttrack passage of tobacco control bill
by Oke Efagene More than 600,000 who die annually from tobacco related diseases are non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke. The world’s leading preventable cause of death claiming the lives of…
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These guys are serious: Health minister says medical treatment abroad will soon be banned
by Rachel Ogbu The Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu recently announced plans to stop Nigerians from travelling abroad for medical treatment which could be treated well in public and private health…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy