Health
Medical expert emphasise importance of eating fruits, vegetables
The Chairman of the University of Ibadan (UI) Board of Health, Prof. Adesina Oladokun, has underscored the importance of fruits...
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Proposed bill on compulsory 5-year service for doctors has good intention — Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the compulsory five-year service for graduates in medical and dental fields before...
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Ogun nursing college admission: Commissioner warns prospective candidates against touts
The Ogun Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, has warned prospective candidates into College of Nursing Sciences for 2023/2024 academic...
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Lagos residents lament indiscriminate dumping of human waste
Lagos residents have lamented the channelling of human wastes on major roads in the metropolis. They said this in separate...
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NAFDAC burst Onitsha store for unregistered s£x enhancement drugs
NAFDAC burst Onitsha store: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) on Friday bursted a store at the...
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NMA demands apology from nurses’ association over alleged humiliation of member
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) FCT Chapter has demanded for an unreserved public apology from the National Association of Nigeria...
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Medical expert highlights need for regular physical exercise
Dr Olaolu Modupe-Oni, Medical Director, HealthGate Medical Centre, on Saturday highlighted the need for regular physical exercise to improve brain...
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Meningitis: Avoid overcrowded, poorly ventilated areas, doctor cautions
Dr Chioma Ofoekii, a medical practitioner, has advised that people should avoid overcrowding and poor ventilation during hot season to...
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Africa recorded 26% reduction in death from Tuberculosis, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that there has been a 26 per cent reduction in tuberculosis (TB) deaths between...
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Tanzania confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Tanzania confirmed it’s first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease after conducting laboratory tests in...
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Buhari approves redesignation of State House Clinic to Medical Centre
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-designation of the State House Clinic back to Medical Centre. The Permanent Secretary, State...
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NPHCDA moves to avert maternal health challenges
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched the Optimised Client-Centred Services (OptiCCs), to avert maternal health challenges...
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OPCW considers NAFDAC laboratory for weapon testing
The laboratory of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been considered as one of...
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6 indigenous Africans develop stroke every minute, every hour – Expert
Prof. Kolawole Wahab of the Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has postulated that about six indigenous Africans develop...
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Nigeria among high TB burden countries, says agency
Nigeria remains among the high-burden countries for Tuberculosis (TB) globally, the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP)...
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Pakistan busts gang transplanting kidneys to wealthy foreigners
Pakistan authorities have busted a gang involved in the illegal transplant of kidneys to wealthy foreigners, a practice flourishing in...
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