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Open-heart surgery: LASUTH pioneers non-surgical closure for heart defects

By Ifunanya / June 28, 2023

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has once again etched its name in the annals of medical history as it […]

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Living with Parkinson’s: Breaking Taboos and Finding Support

By Ifunanya / June 28, 2023

The Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation has made a resounding statement: living with Parkinson’s disease is not taboo. At the recent […]

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Dry mouth, chronic alcoholism, smoking can alter sense of taste – Oral physician

By Ifunanya / June 26, 2023

A senior consultant in Oral Medicine at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Ekhosuehi Agho, speaks to EMMANUEL OJO on the […]

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Appoint experienced administrator as health minister, union urges Tinubu

By Ifunanya / June 23, 2023

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider appointing a seasoned administrator as the […]

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FG Commits to Prioritising Universal Health Coverage

By Ifunanya / June 22, 2023

The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) […]

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NAFDAC Takes Initiative to Eliminate Malaria With Clinical Trials for Vaccine

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced its readiness to conduct Malaria Vaccine Clinical […]

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NAFDAC arrests popular Kaduna herbal manufacturer over expired licence

By Ifunanya / June 19, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye …impounds unregistered products for lab tests The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and […]

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Complications of inflamed pancreas can damage kidney, tissue, says physician

By Ifunanya / June 18, 2023

Dr Adedoyin Soyele, a general practitioner and principal medical officer at UNILAG Medical Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, […]

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Seadogs Light up FMC Ebute-Metta with Life-Saving Blood Donations

By Ifunanya / June 18, 2023

In an effort to address the significant blood supply deficit in the nation and save lives, the National Association of […]

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65% Nigerian men over 40 at risk of erectile dysfunction — Expert

By Ifunanya / June 16, 2023

A health expert and founder of Paddy Paddy Wellness, Dr David Paddy, has said that over 65 per cent of […]

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Why I donated blood 78 times, 41-year-old donor

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2023

A 41-year-old blood donor, Nathan John, has explained that the willing act to save lives is the reason he has […]

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Bridge Clinic faces Challenges with Egg Donation and Lack of IVF Awareness in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2023

The Bridge Clinic in Lagos has stated that one of the top challenges they face is the lack of egg […]

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Institute of Human Virology Nigeria Launches New Campus to Enhance Public Health Services in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2023

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has established a new IHVN Campus in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, to advance […]

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NMA gives 21-day ultimatum as Nasarawa doctors threaten strike over poor welfare

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2023

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Nasarawa State has given the state government a 21 days ultimatum to improve the […]

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Regular exercise prevents cardiovascular diabetes – Expert

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2023

The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Cross River branch, Dr Felix Archibong, said that regular exercise could help prevent […]

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Consumers of herbs, alcoholics risk kidney injury – Nephrologist

By Ifunanya / June 11, 2023

Consultant Nephrologist and lecturer in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Dr […]

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Busting the Myths Surrounding Vasectomy as a Form of Family Planning

By Ifunanya / June 11, 2023

As couples seek to limit their family size and embrace family planning, women are often the focus for birth control […]

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Sickle cell and gene therapy

By Ifunanya / June 10, 2023

One cannot dispute the advancement in technology when it comes to sickle cell.  Decades ago, the management of sickle cell […]

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FGM does not reduce sexual libido in women – Gynaecologist

By Ifunanya / June 9, 2023

Prof. Adegboyega Fawole of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin, has corrected the belief that female genital […]

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10,048 Nigerians suffering from Multiple Sclerosis – Neurologist

By Ifunanya / June 9, 2023

About 10,048 Nigerians are suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a combined brain and spinal cord ailment, the Nigerian Society of […]

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