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NPHCDA boss urges mass vigilance against meningitis

NPHCDA Urges Global Vigilance Against Meningitis Outbreak

By Ifunanya / February 20, 2024

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has issued a critical call for global vigilance against the threat of […]

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Global Concerns Rise as WHO Reports Alarming Increase in Measles Cases

By Ifunanya / February 20, 2024

The World Health Organisation (WHO) expressed deep concerns about the rapid spread of measles, reporting over 306,000 cases worldwide in […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries

By IDBM Consult / February 20, 2024

February 20, 2024 What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “plaque”? If it’s related to dental health, […]

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Lab scientists reject Salakos appointment as MLSCN chairman

Controversy Surrounds MLSCN Chairman Appointment: Scientists Reject Salako

By Ifunanya / February 19, 2024

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria has voiced strong opposition to the appointment of Dr. Babajide Salako as […]

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Gait speed is one of your vital signs, so make sure yours is OKAY

By IDBM Consult / February 19, 2024

February 19, 2024 The exaggerated strut of a runway model is a far cry from how regular folks walk. Yet […]

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Dietitians reveal 7 nutrition LIES we’ve all been told – from the dangers of eating late to the benefits of ‘natural’ sugar

By IDBM Consult / February 19, 2024

February 2024 Never have more than two eggs a day. Stick to wholegrain bread – and avoid white. And avoid […]

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Lethal Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

By Ifunanya / February 18, 2024

The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health has revealed a devastating toll from Lassa Fever, reporting 10 fatalities between January 4 […]

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Lassa fever outbreak Ebonyi records 10 deaths in 2024

Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Ebonyi State in 2024

By Ifunanya / February 17, 2024

The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health has disclosed that the state has reported 53 cases of Lassa Fever in 2023, […]

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Abuja residents urged to take HPV vaccine to prevent cancer

Urgent Call for Preventive Action: HPV Vaccine Crucial to Combat Cancer in Abuja

By Ifunanya / February 17, 2024

In a bid to combat cancer, residents of Abuja are urged to take the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The vaccination […]

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Sleeping around five hours a night could raise your risk of stroke and heart attack by 70 PERCENT, new study suggests

By IDBM Consult / February 16, 2024

February 16 2024 Middle-aged women who sleep less than five hours every night are up to 75 percent more likely […]

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