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Pharmacists must go beyond drug dispensing, embrace technology — PSN

Pharmacists must go beyond drug dispensing, embrace technology — PSN

By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Monday urged pharmacists across the country to move beyond the traditional role of dispensing medicines and take a more active role in patient care, disease prevention and the transformation of Nigeria’s healthcare system. The PSN President, Pharm. Ayuba Ibrahim Tanko, made the call in his […]
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London to Lagos: Nigerian cyclist begins 10,000km Polio awareness ride

London to Lagos: Nigerian cyclist begins 10,000km Polio awareness ride

Six years after Nigeria was declared free of wild poliovirus, the battle to eradicate polio globally is still far from over. Sustaining that historic achievement requires constant vigilance, stronger immunisation efforts, and continued public awareness to ensure no child is left vulnerable.

Tobacco firms targeting Nigerian youths, health experts, CSOs warn

Tobacco firms targeting Nigerian youths, health experts, CSOs warn

Health experts and Civil Society Organisations have raised alarm over what they described as “aggressive tactics” by tobacco and nicotine companies to lure Nigerian youths into addiction through flavoured products, influencer marketing, and social media promotions.

Nigerian health tech platform targets rehabilitation gap

Nigerian health tech platform targets rehabilitation gap

By Sola Ogundipe A novel health technology initiative is seeking to expand access to physiotherapy and rehabilitation services through a digital platform designed to connect patients in Nigeria with personalised recovery programmes and professional support. The new platform, known as Open Doors Access (ODA) is the brainchild of US-based Nigerian public health and health informatics […]