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Ondo Doctors threaten strike over welfare packages lament shortage of

Ondo State Doctors Threaten Strike Over Poor Working Conditions

By Ifunanya / February 10, 2024

Doctors in Ondo State, organized under the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government, […]

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AFCON Experts caution football lovers as five die watching Nigeria

Five Fatalities Reported During Nigeria vs. South Africa AFCON Match, Urgent Health Warnings Issued

By Ifunanya / February 9, 2024

Health experts and football enthusiasts are cautioning fans after five individuals tragically lost their lives while watching the tense Nigeria […]

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Niger govt turns 270 PHCs into focal centres to boost

Niger State Government Upgrades 270 Primary Healthcare Centers to Boost Healthcare Delivery

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2024

The Niger State Government has initiated a significant healthcare transformation by elevating 270 out of 1,800 Primary Healthcare centers to […]

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FG to unveil universal health coverage initiative

Hospitals Flout Law by Refusing Treatment to Gunshot Victims, Says Minister

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2024

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has raised concerns about medical facilities not adhering to […]

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NAFDAC Begins Enforcement of Ban on Sachet Alcohol

By IDBM Consult / February 5, 2024

‘…. People mostly at risk of the negative effects of consumption of the banned pack sizes of alcoholic beverages are […]

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World Cancer Day Experts raise alarm over increase in cases

Rising Cancer Rates Among Young Adults Spark Global Concern

By Ifunanya / February 5, 2024

Health experts at the Niger Delta University have expressed deep concern over the escalating incidence of cancer among young people. […]

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Stop producing alcohol below 200ml NAFDAC tells distillers

NAFDAC Urges Distillers to Cease Production of Alcohol Below 200ml

By Ifunanya / February 5, 2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a directive to distillers, urging them to […]

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Resident doctors demand N25000 quarterly allowance

Nigerian Resident Doctors Advocate for Quarterly Allowance Increase

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2024

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has urged the federal public service to disburse their N25,000 quarterly accoutrement allowance […]

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Cancer killed over 500000 Africans in 2022 — WHO

Global Cancer Deaths Surpass 700,000 in 2024

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2024

As of now, the global death toll from cancer has exceeded 778,625 in the first 35 days of 2024, according […]

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Cancer killed over 500000 Africans in 2022 WHO

Over 500,000 African Lives Lost to Cancer in 2022, WHO Warns of Looming Crisis

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2024

In a somber revelation, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has disclosed that cancer […]

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Cancer killed over 500000 Africans in 2022 — WHO

WHO: Cancer Claims Over 500,000 African Lives in 2022

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2024

The World Health Organisation’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, expressed deep concern over the distressing cancer situation in […]

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Adding This Food to Your Diet Could Lower Your Blood Pressure by as Much as 36%, According to Research

By IDBM Consult / February 2, 2024

Fri, February 2, 2024 Blood pressure monitor If you can’t eat a sandwich without a few tomato slices, always top […]

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FG grants employment waivers to hospitals

Government Grants Hospitals Employment Waivers to Enhance Healthcare

By Ifunanya / February 1, 2024

The Federal Government has taken a significant step to improve healthcare delivery by granting waivers to hospitals for the employment […]

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New cancer cases to soar 77 per cent by 2050, WHO predicts

By IDBM Consult / February 1, 2024

There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by […]

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Men can slash their odds of getting prostate cancer by a THIRD by simple lifestyle tweak

By IDBM Consult / January 31, 2024

January 31, 2024 Men could reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer by over a third through jogging, cycling or swimming more, […]

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Five per cent Budgetary allocation not enough for health sector

MDCAN Calls for Increased Health Budget Allocation Amidst Sector Challenges

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2024

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has voiced dissatisfaction with the current five per cent budgetary allocation […]

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Warning for vegan mothers-to-be as study suggests plant-based diet can raise risk of pre-eclampsia by 5-fold

By IDBM Consult / January 27, 2024

January 27, 2024  Going vegan when pregnant could raise the risk of developing complications, research has suggested. Danish experts discovered pregnant […]

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This is what using ‘adult’ beauty products is doing to your child’s skin

By IDBM Consult / January 26, 2024

Jan 26, 2024 Now that children are asking for the same creams, moisturisers and cleansers as influencers, skincare experts have […]

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Postpartum Depression Medical expert advises men to assist wives after

Understanding Postpartum Depression: The Crucial Role of Men in Supporting Nursing Mothers

By Ifunanya / January 26, 2024

As the world celebrates childbirth, the hidden struggles of some women often go unnoticed. Postpartum depression (PPD) can cast a […]

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Ban use of e cigarette – WHO

WHO Urges Global Ban on E-Cigarettes and Emerging Tobacco Products

By Ifunanya / January 26, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call to action urging member nations to either ban or regulate the […]

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