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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health, Muhammad Ali Pate, Holds Webinar
Nigeria has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. Horror stories from Nigerian hospitals are not uncommon. What is the Federal Government doing to respond to these challenges? The Honorable Minister of State for Health, Dr … Continue reading
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“Political Chaos” in Nigeria is the Underlying Disease, Declares ANPA Keynote Speaker, Professor Kelsey Harrison
Before a packed audience of hundreds of physicians and allied health professionals at the recently concluded ANPA convention in Chicago, the keynote speaker, Professor Kelsey Harrison, cited socio-economic and political chaos as the underlying disease behind Nigeria’s persistent health crisis. … Continue reading
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Welcomes ANPA to the City of Chicago
As the 2011 ANPA Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference opens today, Mr. Rahm Emanuel, the new Mayor of Chicago, welcomed members to the Windy City. In a statement issued by the Mayor, he hailed ANPA as a worthy representative of … Continue reading
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Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu Reappointed Health Minister
President Goodluck Jonathan has left no one in doubt regarding his confidence in Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, who was the health minister in the previous administration. Chukwu was among a select few former ministers who underwent security screening and among the … Continue reading
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The “Definitive Textbook on Global Regulatory Systems”, by ANPA Member, Dr. Henrietta Ukwu
Regulatory and clinical professionals, professors and students now have a comprehensive guide to the complexities of drug approval and regulation around the world, with the first edition release of a new book by ANPA member, Dr. Henrietta Ukwu. The book, … Continue reading
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Four Health Ministers in Four Years
Chikwe Ihekweazu makes a compelling case that the frequent change in leadership at Nigeria’s health ministry is disastrous for the country.
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LASU Hosts Mentoring and Career Workshop for Medical Students on 20 July, 2011
On July 20, 2011, ANPA President, Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku, will be at the Lagos State University College of Medicine Campus in Ikeja for the first ever mentoring and career workshop to be held for Nigerian medical students. The workshop is … Continue reading
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Renowned Obstetrician Professor Kelsey Harrison Keynotes 2011 ANPA Convention
Professor Kelsey Harrison, a Nigerian icon, renowned obstetrician and gynecologist, and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt will deliver the keynote address at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in … Continue reading
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The Lancet on Nigeria’s Health Bill
The Lancet editorializes the newly passed Health Bill, which is awaiting the assent of President Goodluck Jonathan. It summarizes the nation’s health challenges: “Life expectancy at birth averages just 54 years for both sexes. Maternal mortality is 608 per 100 000 … Continue reading
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Newspapers Rate Health Minister’s Performance (2)
Thisday, another Nigerian newspaper, today published its rankings of Ministers in the recently dissolved federal cabinet. It took a more pessimistic view of the performance of both the former Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu and the Minister of State … Continue reading
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