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Exceptional portable ultrasound from your smart device. Philips’ ultrasound app brings diagnostic capabilities to your compatible smartphone or handheld device. With Lumify, high-quality portable ultrasound is available almost anywhere.
The robust Lumify app is available on compatible Android smart devices via the Google Play Store.
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The innovation brings secure cloud-enabled technology and high image quality to a broader network of health providers.During its unveiling in Lagos, the firm noted that the product is designed for emergency departments and urgent care centres as well as other clinical settings and operates from a compatible smart device connected to a dedicated ultrasound transducer.
It noted that users would be interfaced via an online portal where they can manage their devices and access Philips’support training and IT services.The CEO, Philips Africa, Jasper Westerink, said: “Our Lumify ultrasound is designed to drive transformation in care delivery and digital health.”
According to the Centre Manager, BT Health and Diagnostic Centre, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Wale Olusanya, “the versatility, portability and safety of point of care of ultrasound have made it one of the most widely used first-line diagnostic tools.”
He added: “In a resource-constrained environment, Lumify can strengthen referral pathways affording quick diagnosis in emergency departments in major towns, or with time, even in more remote areas improving patient outcomes.”
Author: Salifu Peace, Abuja
The national drug law enforcement agency (NDLEA) has launched war against drug abuse (WADA) in Sokoto state.
The agency called on stakeholders to intensify efforts on reducing cases of drug abuse in the society.
Abdul Abdullahi, the NDLEA commander in charge of Sokoto state, inaugurated the campaign on Sunday, expressing worry over increase in drug abuse related cases across the state.
According to Abdullahi, the command had from January to date, seized a total of 43,752kg of different types of illicit drugs in the state.
He explained that WADA means increased synergy on combating the risk of drug abuse emphasising that such approach was intended to ensure a Strong approach.
The commander noted that the programme was being launched sequel to the initiatives of the NDLEA National Chairman, Retired Brig.-gen. Buba marwa.
Abdullahi expressed appreciation to other law enforcement agencies and all stakeholders in the state who are supportive in the command’s discharge of statutory responsibilities.
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Author: Patricia Soni-Odoh, Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday declared suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, wanted over alleged links with an international drug cartel.
The spokesperson for NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, made the announcement during a press conference held at its Headquarters. The decision came amidst the Hushpuppi scandal.
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Kyari, until his suspension by the commission, was the officer-in-charge of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team.
A report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America had earlier indicted him in the case of fraud involving Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi.
the Agency believes strongly that DCP Kyari is a member of a drug cartel that operates the Brazil-Ethiopia-Nigeria illicit drug pipeline, and he needs to answer questions that crop up in an ongoing drug case in which he is the principal actor. His failure to cooperate forced the hand of the Agency and that is the reason for this press briefing.
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Author: Gift Wada, Abuja
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria,PCN,has called on the Nigeria Customs Service,NCs to help combat the smuggling of fake and unauthorized drugs into the country
Ahmed Mora, Chairman of PCN Governing Council, during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of NCs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali,in Abuja,
Stressing on the need for Collaboration between the two agencies, he said ” It is a known fact that the NCS regulates and controls all items of import including medicines (drugs). The PCN on the other hand issues premises certificates and regulates the practice of all pharmaceutical importers.
” The PCN is particularly pleased that premises licence is an important instrument in the processing of importation and clearing of medicines by the Nigeria Customs Service,”he added
Meanwhile, the Comptroller General of Customs,Col. Hameed Ali,rtd, affirmed the need for a strong synergy between Nigeria Customs Service,NCS and Pharmacists Council of Nigeria,PCN for the purpose of effectively regulating the drug importation channels, ensuring that only authentic drugs are imported into Nigeria and possibly, reducing the use of illicit drugs in Nigeria.”
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He assured the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria of continued partnership and commitment towards assisting her in achieving her mandate through effective regulation and control of all items of import, including medicines, as this would positively impact the economy of the country, as well as the wellbeing of Nigerians.
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