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Thursday, 30 June 2016 - 11:23am

Nigerian wins Innovation Prize for Africa 2016 with urine malaria test

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A Nigerian, Dr. Eddy Agbo, over the weekend emerged as one of the three winners of the Innovation Prize for Africa, winning the Special Prize for Social Impact with innovative healthcare solution to address Africa’s prevailing malaria burden.

Thursday, 30 June 2016 - 9:44am

EU group seeks support for polio fight in Nigeria

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The European Union Support to Immunisation Governance in Nigeria (EU-SIGN) has called on government, religious and traditional leaders to support the eradication of polio as well as reduction of child morbidity and mortality in the country.

Wednesday, 29 June 2016 - 11:31am

Resident Doctors resume duty after suspension of nationwide strike

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The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) has resumed duty after shelving its nationwide strike action.
NARD had on June 20 embarked on a national strike action over unmet demands.

Wednesday, 29 June 2016 - 9:39am

LASUTH conducts 10 successful cochlear implant surgeries

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Dr Wale Oke, the Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, on Monday said the institution had conducted 10 successful cochlear implant surgeries.