Only 200 youths registered for Army recruitment in South-East ? Nigerian Army

Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, leader of the Nigerian Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra State, has raised concerns over the alarmingly low number of applicants from the South-East in the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise. Speaking during a sensitisation meeting with youth leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) of various communities in the state, Ekeator disclosed…

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Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it’s unclear what happens next

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices also voted to recommend a shot to protect travelers from a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya. But it’s not clear who will…

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The role of medical labs in strengthening West Africa’s healthcare systems

It is estimated that approximately 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory test results,underscoring the pivotal role that medical laboratories play within the healthcare value chain. They are responsible for diagnosing diseases and other health conditions, aiding doctors and nurses to accurately prescribe and provide appropriate treatments for patients. Medical laboratories have proven to…

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Lagos taskforce busts drug peddlers in estate, market raids, recovers illicit substances, cash

A targeted enforcement operation by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce has led to the arrest of 20 individuals in Gowon Estate and Egbeda, notorious for illicit drug peddling. The raids, conducted on Wednesday, resulted in the recovery of various illegal substances and cash believed to be proceeds from their criminal activities. The…

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