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Who will get the coronavirus vaccine first? We need to plan now
In the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, a lot of attention has been paid to the types of vaccines…
PREMIUM TIMES uncovers massive referral kickback scam of Nigerian doctors, hospitals, diagnostic centres
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation has exposed a massive referral kickback scheme showing how the country’s top diagnostic service providers, medical doctors and…
Why some women menstruate during pregnancy – Gynaecologist
An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Abosede Lewu, says it is a fallacy for a woman to menstruate in pregnancy, rather what…
COVID-19’s teaching challenges: 5 tips from pediatric care for teachers wearing masks
For those who teach children ages five and under, communicating while wearing a mask may have special challenges. (Shutterstock) Laura…
Health data collected during the coronavirus pandemic needs to be managed responsibly
Managing large datasets of sensitive health information requires accountability. (Shutterstock) P. Alison Paprica, University of Toronto; Adrian Thorogood, McGill University;…
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We spent N31 billion in four months to fight COVID-19 – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it “spent N30,540,563,571.09, representing 84% of the N36.3 billon public funds and…
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Men are buying potentially risky steroid substitutes online to get the 'ideal body'
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