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Cancer treatment: Tinubu approves NSIA’s involvement in upgrade of six Oncology centres in teaching hospitals

By IDBM Consult / March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, has said that President Bola Tinubu has […]

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Delta State Government Confirms Four Cases of Lassa Fever: Urges Vigilance and Prevention

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2024

The Delta State Government has officially confirmed the presence of four cases of Lassa fever within the state. The State’s […]

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Dermatologist warns of two commonly-taken supplements that could be giving you zits

By IDBM Consult / March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 People around the world who can afford it, love supplement. Around three quarters of us say they […]

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Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Lives of Four Children in Kano State

Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Lives of Four Children in Kano State

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2024

Tragedy struck in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State as four innocent children lost their lives to a devastating […]

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Urging Adoption of Health Insurance to Reduce Child Mortality: UNICEF-Oyo State Collaboration

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Oyo State Government are joining forces to address child mortality in Nigeria […]

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House Of Reps Summons Nigerian Health Minister, Perm-Sec Over Alleged Misuse Of $300m Anti-Malaria Fund, Says ‘They’ve Been Running Away’

By IDBM Consult / March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 Amobi Ogah, the Chairman of the Committee read the resolutions in Abuja on Tuesday, the News Agency […]

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Nigerian Medical Association Exposes Fake Doctor Practicing in Rivers State

Nigerian Medical Association Exposes Fake Doctor Practicing in Rivers State

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2024

The Nigerian Medical Association in Rivers State has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against medical quackery by apprehending […]

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WHO partners Borno, Adamawa, Yobe to train 240 clinicians on mental healthcare

By IDBM Consult / March 16, 2024

The World Health Organisation (WHO) with support from the European Union has trained 240 Clinicians including medical doctors, nurses, midwives […]

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Protect Your Kidneys Expert Warns Against Excessive Drinking and Smoking

Protect Your Kidneys: Expert Warns Against Excessive Drinking and Smoking

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2024

Dr. Unyime Ndor, a medical expert from the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State, has issued a […]

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CDC issues warning against nasal rinsing with tap water after 10 patients contracted deadly brain-eating amoeba

By IDBM Consult / March 13, 2024

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From fighting cancer to controlling blood sugar and now weight loss… the TRUTH about apple cider vinegar’s purported health benefits

By IDBM Consult / March 13, 2024

13 March 2024 Here, MailOnline breaks down some of the biggest health claims to find out if any of them […]

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Iron lung man Paul Alexander’s cause of death is revealed after Polio left him paralysed and living in metal casing for more than 70 years

By IDBM Consult / March 13, 2024

13 March 2024 Paul Alexander, who lived in an iron lung for more than 70 years after Polio left him […]

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Dark, roasted and dangerous: Everything you should know about Dark, roasted and dangerous

By IDBM Consult / March 12, 2024

March 11, 2024 For many Americans, a morning routine is not complete without a cup of joe. The National Coffee Association reports […]

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Addressing Gender Disparities to Reduce Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

Addressing Gender Disparities to Reduce Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2024

Nigeria: A Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Deaths In a recent press statement issued in Taraba State, Lucky Palmer, […]

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Empowering Young Nigerians to Combat Tuberculosis Social Media Advocacy Campaign

Empowering Young Nigerians to Combat Tuberculosis: Social Media Advocacy Campaign

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2024

The Nigerian government is calling on young people to join the fight against Tuberculosis by using their social media platforms […]

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University College Hospital ARD Suspends Strike After Assault Incident

By Ifunanya / March 9, 2024

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at the University College Hospital in Ibadan have made a significant decision. After […]

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Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA Suspends Activities Due

Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA Suspends Activities Due to Measles Outbreak

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2024

Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River State is currently facing a health crisis, as an outbreak […]

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UNICEF Report: 23% of Children in Cross River State Under Five Stunted Due to Malnutrition

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2024

In a recent report by UNICEF, it was revealed that a staggering 23% of children under the age of five […]

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Unlocking the Health Benefits of Zobo Leaves: A Lecture by Professor Daniel Nwachukwu

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2024

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), Professor Daniel Nwachukwu, recently delivered a groundbreaking lecture on […]

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NTBLCP Ekiti State Urges Media to Boost TB Awareness for

NTBLCP Ekiti State Urges Media to Boost TB Awareness for Better Prevention and Treatment

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2024

The Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) in Ekiti State, in collaboration with Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria, recently hosted a […]

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