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WHO worries over fresh 170,000 COVID-19 deaths

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The World Health Organisation has expressed worry over the rising number of coronavirus deaths in many countries. According to the […]

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Diphtheria: 38 confirmed dead in four states – NCDC

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The outbreak of diphtheria in four states of Nigeria has claimed 38 persons, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), […]

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NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 death

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 123 cases of Diphtheria disease and 38 deaths in […]

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‘Nigeria, others need $2.5bn to power healthcare facilities’

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

A joint report by report from the World Health Organisation, the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency, and the […]

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Why syphilis is common in men practising same-sex intercourse – Physician

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

A registrar in the Department of Family Medicine at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Dr Aishat Bello-Taslim, discusses […]

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Cholera ravaging my people, do something – Cross River monarch to state govt

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The traditional ruler of Okum Kingdom in Obubra LGA of Cross River State, HRH Ovan Robert has said the lack […]

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A broken heart is officially a disease

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

When we say off-handedly that someone has died of a broken heart, or that a specific person is heartbroken, it […]

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Cleaning babies’ ears with cotton buds may cause deafness —Expert

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Health risks of cleaning ears with cotton buds. Image credit: Bright Audiology Mothers using cotton buds to clean the ears […]

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Gains of disaster: Gombe community where residents live on dammed flood water

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Residents of Garin Galadima, in Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state, have for over 40 years, depended on […]

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Poorly treated sore throat may damage heart, kidney, experts warn

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Dangers of sore throat. Image credit: MU Health Care Specialists in ear, nose and throat treatment have cautioned Nigerians against […]

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Why staphylococcus is becoming resistant to antibiotics –Physician

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Staphylococcus aureus. Image credit: Thenaturehill The National Coordinator, National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, has […]

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We’ve mapped out policy to address brain drain – Health Minister, Ehanire

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

The honourable Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire said the Federal Government has introduced a one-to-one policy to address […]

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Dehydration, Cholera threaten residents as water sources dry up in C’River communities

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

As the dry season sets in, the people of Cross River State are in for acute water scarcity. Media Talk […]

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Malnutrition may delay children’s recovery from infections — Dietician

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A registered dietician-nutritionist at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Nwabumma Asouzu, says malnutrition has hidden dangerous impacts on […]

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WHO to establish new council to develop tuberculosis vaccine

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has revealed plans to establish a Vaccine Accelerator Council to speed up the licensing and […]

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Cycling improves heart health – Cycology club

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Cycology Cycling Club, Lagos, has said cycling is a form of cardiovascular exercise that keeps the heart, mind and […]

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Improve health system, group tells govt

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Vaccinating a health worker. Image source: The Conversation The Ikeja Metro Lions Club of District 404-B2 has called on the […]

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Eating spicy foods in pregnancy can’t cause blindness in babies, experts say

By Ifunanya / January 17, 2023

Spicy food in pregnancy. Image credit: My Baby Nursery Medical and nutrition experts say there is no scientific evidence to […]

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Why we’re unable to quit alcohol despite health risks –Pregnant women

By Ifunanya / January 16, 2023

Some pregnant women who have been in the habit of taking alcoholic drinks before conception say it is difficult for […]

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Why is greenish vomiting significant?

By Ifunanya / January 16, 2023

Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie One of the most amusing occurrences during the course of an illness is the spectacle of having […]

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