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UCH resident doctors begin strike over alleged assault

By IDBM Consult / March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024 The Association of Resident Doctors, (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has commenced a three-day strike […]

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Nigeria Receives MenFive Meningitis Vaccine to Combat Outbreak

Nigeria Receives MenFive Meningitis Vaccine to Combat Outbreak

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2024

Nigeria Receives New MenFive Meningitis Vaccine to Combat Deadly Disease In a groundbreaking development, Nigeria has become the first country […]

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Kano State Ministry of Health Refutes Measles Outbreak Reports in Kano Municipal LGA

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2024

The Kano State Ministry of Health has firmly rejected claims of a measles outbreak in the Kano Municipal Local Government […]

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Prescription Policy Urged to Curb Drug Abuse in Nigeria House

Prescription Policy Urged to Curb Drug Abuse in Nigeria: House of Representatives Takes Action

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2024

The House of Representatives has taken a bold step in addressing the rampant issue of drug abuse and the indiscriminate […]

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High levels of cancer-causing chemical found in zit creams – including Clinique and Clearasil

By IDBM Consult / March 6, 2024

6 March 2024 Several acne creams from brands like Estee Lauder’s Clinique, Clearasil, and Target’s Up & Up have been […]

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Kano State Ministry of Health Denies Measles Outbreak in Kano Municipal LGA

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2024

The Kano State Ministry of Health has vehemently denied reports of a measles outbreak in the Kano Municipal local government […]

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Abia State Governors Wife Launches 2024 Polio Eradication Campaign

Abia State Governor’s Wife Launches 2024 Polio Eradication Campaign

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2024

The campaign to eradicate polio in Abia State has been officially launched by the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Priscilla […]

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First Thoracoscopy Surgery on 13 Day Old Baby at Lagos University Teaching

First Thoracoscopy Surgery on 13-Day-Old Baby at Lagos University Teaching Hospital

By Ifunanya / March 5, 2024

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully performing the first thoracoscopy surgery on […]

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Adamawa State Government Confirms Lassa Fever Index Case at NYSC

Lassa Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Taraba State: Health Ministry Takes Action

By Ifunanya / March 5, 2024

Taraba State Health Commissioner, Gbangsheya Buma, has officially announced the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. In a recent […]

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Do you fall asleep with the TV on every night? Here’s what experts say about the habit

By IDBM Consult / March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024 Whether it’s the nightly news or an old Friends episode they’ve seen 40 times, many people say they are […]

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Jigawa State Confirms Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak in Six LGAs

Jigawa State Confirms Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak in Six LGAs

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2024

Jigawa State in Nigeria is currently facing a health crisis as the government has confirmed an outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis […]

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Gombe State Government Confirms Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak Urges Vigilance

Gombe State Government Confirms Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak: Urges Vigilance

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2024

The Gombe State Government has officially confirmed the presence of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) within the state, following reports of a […]

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Adamawa State Government Confirms Lassa Fever Index Case at NYSC

Adamawa State Government Confirms Lassa Fever Index Case at NYSC Camp

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2024

The Adamawa State Government has officially announced the first case of Lassa fever within its borders. The state Ministry of […]

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Meningitis outbreak hits Bauchi Daily Post Nigeria

Meningitis outbreak hits Bauchi

By Ifunanya / February 29, 2024

The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, BASPHCDA, has confirmed a meningitis outbreak in the State. An official of […]

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More Nigerians likely to go mad – Psychiatrist — Daily

More Nigerians likely to go mad – Psychiatrist

By Ifunanya / February 29, 2024

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Taiwo Obindo, on Wednesday said that some Nigerians might be prone to developing mental health conditions, […]

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Warning to men with beer bellies as scientists find protruding gut may raise the risk of dementia

By IDBM Consult / February 29, 2024

February 29, 2024 Beer bellies may cause brain aging and reduced cognition in middle-aged men, a study found. Those carrying […]

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Over 400000 cured of schistosomiasis in Nasarawa — Commissioner

Over 400,000 cured of schistosomiasis in Nasarawa — Commissioner

By Ifunanya / February 28, 2024

No fewer than 444,785 children and adults resident in Nasarawa State have received complete treatment for schistosomiasis disease in the […]

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Yobe records seven deaths 214 cases of meningitis

Yobe records seven deaths, 214 cases of meningitis

By Ifunanya / February 28, 2024

The Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services has said seven people died following the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis […]

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World Cancer Day 2024: Tackling Nigeria’s cancer crisis – A call to action

By IDBM Consult / February 27, 2024

February 27, 2024 As the World Cancer Day 2024 (WCD) unfolds its final chapter under the banner ‘Close the Care Gap,’ a […]

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“Doing This Can Lead To A Variety Of Foot Problems”: Podiatrists Are Sharing The Most Common Mistakes They See Their Patients Make

By IDBM Consult / February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024 Regarding our health, most of us seem to prioritize everything else but our feet. I know, talking […]

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