Prof. Oyewale Tomori
19 Aug 2024
Former President of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has warned that the country is at a critical juncture in healthcare delivery, due to its lack of preparedness for the recent monkeypox outbreak.
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