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1. Nigerian scientist honoured for AI research.
A Nigerian scientist, Franka Okache, from Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been rewarded for her groundbreaking scientific research to revolutionize the healthcare sector through Artificial Intelligence. Okache, just recently graduated with a Master’s degree from the RUDN University, Moscow, Russia, with the highest distinction in.………READ MORE.
2. REGISTER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE: RSTMH Research in Progress West Africa.
Registration is now open for Research in Progress West Africa meeting, taking place on Wednesday 31 July 2024, 9:30-5pm WAT, at the The Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, Nigeria.
Research in Progress West Africa, is a one-day meeting specifically designed to showcase ongoing research from students and those early in their careers carrying out research in the West Africa region. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in guidance sessions throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, along with opportunities to network. Certificates of attendance will be provided…..REGISTER HERE.
3. Group opposes GMOs as solution to Nigeria’s food crisis.
Civil society organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) have decried the promotion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, asserting that it was not the solution to the country’s…..READ MORE.
4. UNN moves to proffer biotherapeutic, biotechnological solutions to societal challenges.
The Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka has taken a bold step by beaming its research attention to providing biotherapeutic and biotechnological solutions to the myriads of biosciences and biomedical challenges confronting…..READ MORE.
5. Nigeria To Host International Conference On Biotechnology.
The event is being organised by the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) on behalf of the Nigerian government and will feature prominent attendees including President Bola Tinubu and former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan....READ MORE.
6. Health research has not been given pride of place in Nigeria — Prof Salako.
Health research is the engine that drives a nation’s progress, according to the Director-General of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Prof Babatunde Salako, who will be ending his eight-year tenure in a few weeks. In this interview with Good Health Weekly, he discussed steps…….READ MORE.
7. Reduce importation of medical equipment, Kalu tells Chinese investors.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has urged Chinese businessmen and other industrialists operating in Nigeria’s health sector to reduce the importation of medical equipment. The lawmaker wants them to consider setting…..READ MORE.
8. NAFDAC pumps over N6bn to boost Nigeria pharma export.
The agency in a sweeping restructuring of strategies to discharge its function has utilised this fund on the expansion of its laboratory capacity across the country, setting it on track to achieve the World Health Organisation Maturity Level (ML4) and the World Listed Authority Status by 2025, Adeyeye said at…….READ MORE.
9. Samsung Unveils Galaxy Ring, Wearable Technology with AI Twists.
Samsung unpacked what it dubbed as the pinnacle of “unintrusive health technology” with the Galaxy Ring, a wearable designed to provide AI-powered personalised wellness data, alongside premium foldable phones and upgraded accessories…..READ MORE.
10. Cost of Drugs: Emzor set to commence production of pharmaceutical ingredients in Nigeria.
The move is part of the benefits of Nigeria’s efforts to address the rising cost of drugs and other medical consumables in Nigeria. The facility is expected to commence local production of API before the end of the year, according to the company’s Director of Strategy, Funke Asiru.…READ MORE.