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LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK UPDATE: The Worst One So far
To date, the current Lassa fever outbreak has been ongoing for seven weeks and has recorded about 70 deaths. A total of 913 suspected cases of the disease have been reported across Edo, Ondo, Kogi, Ebonyi, Bauchi, Plateau, Gombe, Kaduna, Taraba, FCT, Oyo,...
Tips for healthcare professionals that want to work in the oil and gas industry
There are many healthcare professionals that are interested in working in the oil and gas industry. Some see it as a pathway to executive corporate leadership; others wish to expand their expertise. Flying doctors Nigeria has provided medical support to the oil and...
How to Communicate With Patients as Health Care Professionals
Dear Healthcare Professional, How many patients have come to you and again and again with the same complaints? It just may be that they did not hear you the first time. Or they did but did not understand your instructions. Introduction According to research conducted...
4 of the most famous Nigerian doctors
Nigerian doctors have achieved great feats in Nigeria and abroad. This article will tell you about four of famous Nigerian doctors who have been recognized for bravery, integrity and clinical excellence. Professor Babatunde Oshotimehin Professor Oshotimehin, a former...
HOW DOCTORS CAN BECOME BETTER HEALTHCARE LEADERS
Healthcare leadership is a very important sector. The fact that enhanced leadership skills can lead to superior patient care, is often overlooked by Doctors. This isn’t because there are non competent physicians, but because more emphasis and skill development haven’t...
CSR Stories: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Today being the 6th February, 2018 is the sixth year of celebrating zero tolerance to this non beneficial practise. The theme “Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a Political Decision” have been chosen to draw the attention of relevant stakeholders, or we be...