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‘Nigeria sits on environmental health time bomb’

Just when Nigerians are counting on the possibility that Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, will be counted among the best cities of the world,...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2014

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GSK, Save the Children’s $1 million award seeks to reduce child deaths

GSK and Save the Children have announced the launch of their second annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn...

Michael Simire - July 3, 2014

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Sickle cell prevalence worries Obasanjo

Eleven government-owned hospitals in different parts of the country have benefitted from medical equipment donated for treatment of sickle cell disorder by the Olusegun...

Michael Simire - July 1, 2014

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Anti-tobacco group seeks speedy action on control bill

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has urged the National Assembly to fast-track work on the repackaged National Tobacco Control Bill. The NTCA Alliance...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2014

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Church takes free healthcare to Lagos residents

It was a banquet of free healthcare services as the Women Arise Initiative, an arm of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God’s City of...

Michael Simire - May 30, 2014

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Obstetrics fistula: Experts clamour maternal health care improvement

Experts and development partners have called for prompt actions to end Obstetrics Fistula through provision of quality maternal health care and accountability mechanisms. According...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2014

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How to boost, rebrand health insurance

Increased advocacy and social marketing are key components in increasing health insurance coverage among Nigerians. Similarly, dearth of credible information has created a wrong...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2014

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How govt’s effort to curb malnutrition is hampered

Activities of smugglers who bring in staple foods into the country have continued to hampers government's effort at reducing malnutrition among Nigerians. Head of Nutrition,...

Michael Simire - May 12, 2014

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