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Four billion people may become overweight, obese in 12 years – Report

By Ifunanya / March 4, 2023

World Obesity Atlas 2023, published by World Obesity Federation, predicts that the global economic impact of overweight and obesity will […]

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About 135 million Africans have ear, hearing problems – WHO

By Ifunanya / March 4, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says about 135 million people in Africa have ear and hearing problems. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, […]

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No director had laptop by 2017- NAFDAC DG

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

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

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135 million Africans have hearing problems, says WHO

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has said an estimated 135 million people have ear […]

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Experts link internet addiction to anxiety disorders, sleep disruption

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Mental health experts have urged Nigerians to start taking steps to avoid getting addicted to the internet warning that such […]

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‘Election anxiety may lead to mental illness’

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Mental illness. Image source: Novo Health Africa Major elections, such as the presidential and National Assembly elections that just took […]

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Mental illness, high blood pressure may rise over election anxiety

By Ifunanya / February 28, 2023

Major elections, such as the presidential and National Assembly elections that just took place in Nigeria can take a toll […]

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10 ways to deal with post-election anxiety

By Ifunanya / February 27, 2023

Waiting for election results is never easy, especially with so many variables at this period, increasing the growing concerns among […]

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Cancers in childhood

By Ifunanya / February 26, 2023

Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie When this topic was first discussed on this page about nine years ago, many readers were incredulous […]

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Nigeria, two others lead in maternal death rate – Report

By Ifunanya / February 25, 2023

Nigeria, South Sudan, and Chad are said to have recorded extremely high maternal mortality rate in 2020. This is according […]

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JUST IN: Nigeria at moderate risk of Marburg virus outbreak, says NCDC

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2023

NCDC Director-General, Ifedayo Adetifa Following the first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease in Equatorial Guinea, the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]

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UNIABUJA hospital domesticates Patients’ Bill of Rights

By Ifunanya / February 23, 2023

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has officially domesticated the Patients’ Bill of Rights,  with a view to ensuring better […]

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SMEs others to access healthcare through fundraising – Firm

By Ifunanya / February 22, 2023

A health platform, HealthFundy, has said it will provide access to funding to individuals, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Small and Medium […]

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Functional PHC will preserve residents’ health, says Sanwo-Olu

By Ifunanya / February 21, 2023

First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised that […]

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Zamfara govt vows to protect women, girls against GBV

By Ifunanya / February 21, 2023

The Zamfara State government has declared that it is determined to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the implementation of policies […]

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Lassa fever killed 85 in six weeks, cases now 531

By Ifunanya / February 21, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 68 more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number […]

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Mpox: Nigeria records 789 cases, eight deaths

By Ifunanya / February 21, 2023

The number of confirmed cases of mpox in Nigeria has risen to 789, The reports. The death toll recorded from […]

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Hazy weather can worsen asthma – Epidemiologist

By Ifunanya / February 20, 2023

A public health physician and epidemiologist, Dr Japhet Olugbogi, has advised Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against the adverse effects […]

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Causes of common nipple problems

By Ifunanya / February 20, 2023

This is a fairly common set of problems to be found especially in women and they are often associated with […]

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Psychiatrists link gambling addiction to depression

By Ifunanya / February 20, 2023

Dealing with gambling addiction. Image credit: Kindbridge Mental health experts have urged Nigerians addicted to gambling to seek help, noting […]

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