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98824 medical and dental consultants in nigeria to discuss potential strike in september

Medical, dental consultants to decide on strike September

By Ifunanya / August 28, 2023

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria on Sunday said it will hold its National Executive Council meeting next […]

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98558 experts urge federal government to implement measures to prevent diphtheria outbreak

Enforce measures to prevent diphtheria, experts tell FG

By Ifunanya / August 27, 2023

Public health experts have stressed the need for the Federal Government and its agencies to enforce measures to further curb […]

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98348 prostate cancer a comprehensive guide for men

Prostate cancer: What every man should know

By Ifunanya / August 26, 2023

Prostate cancer which occurs in the prostate is one of the most common types of cancer. It has become a […]

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98196 ncdc assures no existence of new covid 19 variants in nigeria

NCDC Assures No Existence of New COVID-19 Variants in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / August 26, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the new subvariants of the Omicron variant, including […]

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Over one million Nigerians blind, ophthalmologists inadequate – Experts

By Ifunanya / August 25, 2023

A public health expert and Programme Officer with Sightsavers Nigeria, Dr Joshua Ibenu said 1.1 million Nigerians are blind but […]

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Consuming unbranded cereals dangerous, NAFDAC warns

By Ifunanya / August 23, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against patronising […]

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Butchers, cooks, health workers at higher risk of anthrax infection – Veterinarian

By Ifunanya / August 20, 2023

Consultant veterinary surgeon, Dr Bala Muhammed, tells EMMANUEL OJO how anthrax, a deadly infectious disease, can be prevented and management […]

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JUST IN: Nigeria’s health security rises by 15% in five years

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2023

A joint team of experts on Friday said Nigeria’s readiness to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats has […]

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Nigeria’s veterinary infrastructure weak —Vet doctor

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2023

Director, Centre for Control and Prevention of Zoonoses, University of Ibadan, Prof. Simeon Cadmus Director, Centre for Control and Prevention […]

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Untreated gonorrhoea in pregnant women can cause blindness in newborns – Expert

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2023

Occupational health nurse, Abdulsalam Abdulmalik, talks to FATTEH HAMID about gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, and the risk it poses […]

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Untreated gonorrhoea in pregnant women can cause blindness in newborns – Community nurse

By Ifunanya / August 13, 2023

Occupational health nurse, Abdulsalam Abdulmalik, talks to FATTEH HAMID about gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, and the risk it poses […]

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BREAKING: Resident doctors suspend strike

By Ifunanya / August 12, 2023

Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Friday suspended the strike they embarked upon on July 26, 2023. […]

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75% of emerging diseases traceable to animals – NGO

By Ifunanya / August 9, 2023

Mitigate, a One-Health initiative has said 75% of emerging diseases are traceable to animals. Speaking at a two-day workshop for […]

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56224 deadly noodles nafdac takes probe to factories markets

NAFDAC warns against fatty food consumption

By Ifunanya / August 9, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has said it is making efforts […]

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Cigarette smoking quickens menopause among women – UNIJOS

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2023

Research among postmenopausal women has indicated that cigarette smoking is one of the factors responsible for the attainment of menopause […]

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Right eczema treatment plan can alter negative impact on patient’s life – Experts

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2023

Eczema, a skin condition that causes dry and itchy patches on the skin can significantly impact the quality of life […]

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Inability to blink, drooping mouth, signs of nervous system disorder – Neurologist

By Ifunanya / July 30, 2023

Consultant physician and neurologist, Shamsideen Ogun, discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Bell’s palsy with EMMANUEL OJO What is […]

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Hepatitis may kill more people than malaria, TB, HIV combined — WHO

By Ifunanya / July 28, 2023

The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm that viral hepatitis could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV […]

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Nursing programmes underfunded, says Lagos commission

By Ifunanya / July 26, 2023

The Lagos State Health Service Commission has said nursing programmes are underfunded. Speaking at the 14th Annual Health Service Commission […]

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Anthrax: FCTA to vaccinate one million cattle

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Administration says it has targeted no fewer than one million cattle for immediate vaccination to prevent […]

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