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COVID-19 Resurgence: Shut Our International Airports Now, Medical Experts Tell FG

Travel tests, self-isolation protocols will mitigate spread from other countries — NCDC By Sola Ogundipe & Chioma Obinna TO mitigate a possible third wave of COVID-19 infections in Nigeria, amid the escalating cases and deaths in India and other countries, eminent experts in medicine and related field, have charged the Federal government to temporarily shut […]

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The Vital Role of Basic Medical Sciences in Medical Innovation: A Webinar Recap

On September 20, 2024, Basic Medical Science section of the Academy had  an enlightening webinar titled “Contribution of Basic Medical Sciences to the Practice, Growth and Innovation in Medicine: Biochemistry as a Case Study.” Our distinguished speaker, Prof. S.E. Atawodi, a renowned professor of Biochemistry, delivered an insightful presentation that captivated attendees and sparked meaningful

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Academy of Medicine Specialties Urges Action on Mpox Outbreak

The Rapid Response Committee of the Academy of Medicine Specialties in Nigeria has called for immediate action to address the ongoing Mpox outbreak in African countries. In a recent statement, the committee urged the Federal Government to establish a national advisory task force on Mpox. The Academy’s recommendations encompass a range of measures to combat

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Winners of Pre-Symposium Essay Competition.

A pre-symposium essay writing competition on ‘Human Breath’ was organized at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine University of Lagos. The following six secondary schools participated: Reagan Memorial Baptist Secondary School, Igbobi College, Ansar-ud-deen Grammar School, Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, Federal Science and Technology College Yaba and Sanya Senior Secondary School. The essays

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An Overview of the Proceedings of the Symposium on Human Breath by the Dental Section of the Academy at College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos. Nigeria

The symposium on human breath was organized by the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, [AMSN] Dental Section as part of her objective of enhancing the well-being of Nigerians and others through the promotion of medical education and research, medical care and public health.  The hybrid meeting was chaired by the Chairman Board of Trustees,

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Concerns Over Emerging, Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

•Scientific strategies from recent outbreaks to help prepare for Pathogen X There are concerns over rising cases of emerging and re-emerging viral/infectious diseases such as Langya Henipavirus in China, West Nile Virus in America, Marburg virus in Ghana, Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of Congo, poliovirus in the US, Britain, Jerusalem (where they have been

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Academy Of Medicine Specialties Unveils Five Strategic Areas To Partner Ministry Of Science And Technology

From left, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mrs. Moni Udoh; Minister of State for the ministry, Mr. Henry Ikoh; Minister, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora; President, Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Prof Oladapo Ashiru; Chairman, Basic Clinical Science of the academy, Prof Joseph Ahaneku and Chairman, Basic Medical Science, Prof Ene-Ojo Atawodi

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FG To Collaborate With Academy of Medicine Specialties

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), Dr. Adeleke Mamora, has said that the Ministry will collaborate with the Academy of Medicine Specialties in the area of medical science technology with some relevant agencies. The Minister said this when the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria (AMSN) paid him a courtesy visit today in

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Academy of Medicine Specialties seeks university autonomy in Nigeria

The Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria has called for true university autonomy in the country so that universities can genuinely fund themselves without necessarily living off the Federal or State governments. Making the call in an advisory to the Minister of Education and the National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU,

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Close international airports, increase COVID-19 testing, experts tell FG

In a bid to avert the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have advised the Federal Government to close international airports for two weeks and increase COVID-19 testing capacities. The President, President Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, in a statement on Tuesday said, the low-level transmission in the country was

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