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How to prevent Parkinson’s disease — Expert

By Ifunanya / October 24, 2023

The National President of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria, Dr Udoka Okafor, has identified age factors, […]

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FG’s plan to stop funding MDCN ill-conceived — NMA

By Ifunanya / October 23, 2023

The Nigerian Medical Association, on Monday, described the Federal Government’s plan to stop funding the Medical and Dental Council of […]

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15,060 suspected diphtheria cases recorded in 137 LGs – NCDC

By Ifunanya / October 20, 2023

The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Ifedayo Adetifa, has said about 15,060 suspected cases of diphtheria infections were […]

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Why states must lead HIV response – NACA DG

By Ifunanya / October 19, 2023

The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Gambo Aliyu, on Wednesday, challenged each state […]

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Why Nigerian foods are rejected abroad — NAFDAC

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof […]

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What you never knew about breast cancer

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2023

In a world effort to boost consciousness on breast most cancers, the World Health Organisation in 2015 designated October as […]

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Accurate Data: A Catalyst for Improved Healthcare Delivery and Economic Growth, Says Minister

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2023

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, emphasized the importance of strategic and accurate data in […]

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Brain drain: Minister confirms plans to engage retired doctors, others

By Ifunanya / October 15, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali […]

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World Sight Day: FG unveils policy documents on eye health

By Ifunanya / October 13, 2023

…says 1.3m Nigerians blind The Federal Government on Thursday launched three policy documents on eye health services in the country. […]

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Adolescent well-being critical to achieving sustainable development – WHO

By Ifunanya / October 11, 2023

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to improving adolescent’s health and well-being in the country. WHO made […]

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Depression increases risk of most cancers, diabetes, others — Health minister 

By Ifunanya / October 11, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate Evidence has proven that melancholy increases the risk for a […]

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Pate to prioritise strengthening health sector

By Ifunanya / October 10, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali […]

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‘Breast cancer remains leading cause of death for Nigerian women’

By Ifunanya / October 8, 2023

The Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria says the lack of early detection and treatment of breast cancer has kept the […]

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HIV: NACA partners Global Fund to address gender, human rights barriers

By Ifunanya / October 6, 2023

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS is in partnership with the Global Fund to launch a comprehensive three-month […]

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Gavi to partner FG on diphtheria outbreak

By Ifunanya / October 4, 2023

An international organisation, Gavi, the Global Vaccine Alliance, on Wednesday, pledged its commitment to work closely with the Federal Government […]

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WHO, Borno begin polio vaccination

By Ifunanya / October 3, 2023

World Health Organisation and the Borno State Government have commenced a 10-day polio vaccination campaign across the 27 local government […]

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FG pledges commitment to local vaccine, medicine production

By Ifunanya / September 30, 2023

President Bola Tinubu is committed to exploring local vaccine and medicine production to enhance the health sector’s self-sufficiency, the Special […]

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FG partners EU, others to develop roadmap for circular economy

By Ifunanya / September 29, 2023

The Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with the European Union, the Economic Community of West African States, and other […]

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Rabies Outbreak: Delta State Reports 5 Deaths and 60 Cases in Two Months

By Ifunanya / September 28, 2023

The Delta State Government has issued a concerning revelation, stating that there have been over 60 cases of rabies and […]

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Nigerians don’t need to travel abroad over kidney challenge – CMD 

By Ifunanya / September 27, 2023

Medical equipment at the Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital The Chief Medical Director of Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, Ado […]

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