Lawyers in Nigeria urged to postpone national conference over Ebola

Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has advised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to shelve its planned national conference slated for next week in the wake of the Ebola outbreak.

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Panel convened on access to quality antimalarials across Africa

Malaria experts from countries across Africa are meeting today at the 13th annual National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) Best Practice Sharing Workshop. 

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Nigerian government addresses occupational hazards

The Minister of Health, Prof.C.O.Onyebuchi Chukwu has said the Nigerian government is committed to addressing occupational hazards in the country.

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2014 World Blood Donor Day focuses on saving mothers

The focus for this year’s World Blood Donor Day campaign is “Safe blood for saving mothers”. 

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WHO advocates raising taxes on tobacco

As the world celebrates World No Tobacco Day today, the World Health Organization has called for raised taxes on tobacco. This according to the WHO is the most effective policy to reduce tobacco use.

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4th Africa Health Congress kicks off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa

The 4th edition of the Africa Health Congress will officially commence tomorrow at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg and will be holding from 29-31 May 2014. 5,000 attendees are expected from 50 countries.

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Gender-based violence and newborn health discussed at WHA67

Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata, First Lady of Zambia (WHO Goodwill Ambassador against gender-based violence) and Melinda Gates, co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation addressed delegates at the World Health Assembly this afternoon.

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WHO DG challenges stakeholders on poverty and climate change

Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has challenged the World Health Assembly to consider the potential impact on health worldwide of the changing poverty map – with 70% of the world’s poor living in middle-income countries with emerging economies. 

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67th World Health Assembly underway in Geneva

The World Health Assembly, the world's health policy-making body, opened its Sixty-seventh session today with the election of Dr Roberto Tomas Morales Ojeda, Cuba’s Minister of Public Health, as its new President. 

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Health crucial to Nigerian Navy - chief

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of the Nigerian Navy, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, has said health an well being are crucial to the Nigerian Navy. Jibrin said this at the opening ceremony of the NN Health Week held at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) under the command of the Flag Officer Commanding, Rear Admiral Goddy Anyankpele.

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[ANNOUNCEMENT] International Medical Forum, Ukraine, Kyiv

On October 14-16, 2014 in KyivExpoPlaza Exhibition Centre, at 2-b Salyutna Str., Kyiv, will be held the V Anniversary International Medical Forum- large-scale complex innovation-oriented event of the health care industry of Ukraine, combined a powerful scientific and practical program, schools, specialized exhibitions, created an information platform for the exchange of experience and improvement of professional skills for the specialists of the healthcare industry.

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South Africa to host ASLM2014 international conference

African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) today (Thursday) announced its second international conference tagged ASLM2014 will be holding in Cape Town, South Africa. In a statement made available to HealthNewsNG.com, the society said African scientists, researchers and policymakers would have the opportunity of sharing their research findings and ideas with a global audience.

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5 million Nigerians to join fight against fake drugs - SON

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has said it would be involving 5 million Nigerians in the fight against fake drugs in the country. Dr. Joseph Odumodu, Director-General of the organisation said this while speaking in Ibadan, Oyo state at an enlightenment  tagged  “Zero  Tolerance Against Substandard Products.”

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Philips reiterates commitment to sustainable healthcare and lighting solutions

Royal Philips has announced its fifth consecutive pan-African Cairo to Cape Town roadshow (from 14 April to 3 September 2014) continuing to focus on key challenges facing Africa today – the need for energy-efficient lighting and the revitalization of African healthcare infrastructure.

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Oyo state treats over 500,000 residents through free medical scheme

Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has announced the state government has treated more than 500,000 people through its free healthcare scheme. He said this while speaking earlier today (Monday) at the ongoing Oyo State Economic Summit.

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Population Council's e-forum to discuss youth-friendly HIV programs and services in Nigeria

Population Council is today (Wednesday) holding a national multi-stakeholder event on Walking the Talk Youth-friendly HIV programs and services in Nigeria. The virtual event will be held on Facebook and Twitter social media platforms.

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World Sleep Day is a worldwide wake up call - Peju Adebayo

Today, March 14 2014, is the World Sleep Day, a day that is set aside to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep. The day is also celebrated with the goal of drawing the attention of the society to the burden of sleep problems.

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Focus on Presidential Summit on Universal Health Coverage

This week, Nigeria's president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) hosted the first Presidential Summit on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) - the first-of-its-kind in Africa. HealthNewsNG.com exclusively spoke to Dr. Joseph Ana, Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association National Committee on Clinical Governance and Research, on the summit and its outcomes. He also spoke on what impacts the summit would have on the Nigerian health sector.

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First international forum focusing on Africa's health economy launched

Africa Health Forum, the first international forum focusing on the health economy in Africa has been launched by Groupe Jeune Afrique and the African Development Bank, the forum will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on 16 and 17 May 2014.

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Organizers drive PharmaTech Africa 2014 dialogue forward with HealthNewsNG partnership

PharmaAfrica, organizers of PharmaTech Africa Exhibition and Conference have partnered with HealthNewsNG.com, Africa's leading online health news platform, with the goal of driving the dialogue forward.

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