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Opinion: What practising medicine in B.C. teaches us about climate change

Dr. Wiaan Bedeker: I am becoming increasingly aware that some of the reasons my patients’ health is changing lie beyond individual choices. They are found in the air people breathe, the temperatures they endure and the environments in which they live

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Nigeria: Akth's School of Paramedic Technology

[This Day] The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) School of Paramedic Technology represents a strong transformative contribution to the healthcare delivery system in the country.

  • Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital's paramedic school enhances Nigeria's healthcare system.
  • School accredited by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
  • Program prepares students for emergency and trauma cases.

Nigeria: Dr. Adegbajo Odedina - Building Haven Pediatrics to Fight Nigeria's Child Mortality Crisis

[This Day] Dr. Adegbajo Odedina once planned to join the wave of Nigerian doctors leaving the country. But he walked away from that plan and from a comfortable life abroad to come home with a mission.

  • Dr. Adegbajo Odedina returns to Nigeria to combat child mortality.
  • Founded Haven Pediatrics, 24-hour children's hospital in GRA, Ikeja.
  • Offers affordable NICU care and comprehensive pediatric services.

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