The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has proposed a minimum ₦25 million fine and at least 15 years’ imprisonment for certain fake drug offences under proposed amendments to Nigeria’s counterfeit medicines law.
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Bauchi Deploys 20 4D Ultrasound Machines for Free Scans to Women!
Bauchi State Government has deployed 20 4D ultrasound machines to provide free scans to women and support efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
Optimus Bank Launches Lagos Blood Drive to Support Nigeria’s Healthcare Needs!
Optimus Bank has launched a Lagos blood drive under its Impact Starts With Us initiative to support healthcare and promote voluntary blood donation in Nigeria.
Resident Doctors Give FG Two Weeks to Resolve Welfare Demands or Face Nationwide Strike!
NARD has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve outstanding welfare, remuneration, staffing and professional issues or face possible nationwide strike action.
NARD Gives FG Two Weeks to Resolve Resident Doctors’ Unmet Demands!
NARD has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve resident doctors’ welfare, remuneration, workload and professional concerns or risk further industrial action.
Nigeria’s Tele-Robotic Surgery Breakthrough Highlights Need for Sustained Health Investment!
Nigeria’s tele-robotic surgery breakthrough shows how advanced technology can expand specialist healthcare, while highlighting the need for sustained investment in training, infrastructure and connectivity.
MTN, Gates Foundation Launch $25 Million AI Initiative to Improve Maternal Health in Nigeria!
MTN and the Gates Foundation have launched a $25 million AI-enabled maternal health initiative in Nigeria targeting 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 facilities by 2030.
Nigeria Moves to Use Health Technology Assessment to Reduce Waste in Healthcare Spending!
Nigeria’s NHIA is advancing Health Technology Assessment to improve healthcare spending, reduce waste and support evidence-based decisions as the country expands health insurance coverage.
Experts Urge Africa to Unlock Domestic Capital as Health Funding Declines!
African experts are urging governments to unlock domestic capital, pension funds and other financing mechanisms as declining donor support puts pressure on healthcare systems.