Tag: #MedicalInnovation
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SOLAR HYBRID MINI-GRID LIGHTS UP NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL DALA, KANO, BOOSTING MEDICAL SERVICES
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has inaugurated a 1.5-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, enhancing reliable and affordable power for critical medical operations. This milestone also included the presentation of a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine donated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). REA Managing Director…
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NIMR CALLS FOR BOOST IN RESEARCH LITERACY AND FUNDING TO POWER CLINICAL TRIALS
Dr. David Oladele, Deputy Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has urged for improved public and policymaker understanding of research and increased financial support to enhance clinical trials in Nigeria. Speaking during a media chat in Lagos, Oladele emphasized that clinical trials are vital for assessing the safety and efficacy…
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NAFDAC TEAMS UP WITH NNMDA TO BOOST SAFETY AND GLOBAL TRUST IN HERBAL MEDICINES
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is partnering with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to make sure herbal medicines in Nigeria are safe, effective, and ready for the world stage. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, explained that while many herbal products pass basic safety tests (getting an “L”…
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PROF. IDIA IZE-IYAMU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE CMD OF UBTH
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu took office as the first female Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), and its first dentist CMD in 52 years. She pledged leadership rooted in compassion, innovation, and excellence, unveiling “UBTH CARES” — focusing on Care, Advancement, Revitalization, Employee welfare, and Sustainability. Ize-Iyamu emphasized patient dignity, staff…
