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Stroke’s dramatic nature makes Africans think it’s spiritual attack – Physician

By Ifunanya / January 16, 2023

A general practitioner, Dr Opeyemi Emoruwa, speaks about the causes and management of stroke in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE […]

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6878 severe vomiting during pregnancy may cause miscarriage gynaecologists warn

Severe vomiting during pregnancy may cause miscarriage, gynaecologists warn

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

Maternal health experts have urged pregnant women not to dismiss severe vomiting in pregnancy as a normal pregnancy issue, noting […]

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6876 nma confirms 196 ghost doctors receiving salaries in zamfara

NMA confirms 196 ghost doctors receiving salaries in Zamfara

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

The Chairman, Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr. Sanusi Bello has said Governor Matawalle was right […]

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6727 claims delaying urination causes kidney disease false experts say

Claims delaying urination causes kidney disease false, experts say

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

Health experts have said that the claims that voluntarily holding back or delaying urination can cause kidney disease is untrue […]

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Why children from wealthy homes may abuse drugs —Psychiatrists

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

Mental health experts have dispelled the notion that there is a class difference in the increasing trends of drug abuse […]

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Consuming okro during pregnancy will not make labour easier –Physicians

By Ifunanya / January 14, 2023

Eating okro in pregnancy. Image credit: bestomediet Health experts have dispelled the notion that eating okra or drinking okra water, […]

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FG decries rising cases of malaria

By Ifunanya / January 14, 2023

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has said malaria is the leading communicable disease in Nigeria. The […]

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We’re not aware reusing cooking oil can cause heart attack, stroke —Food vendors

By Ifunanya / January 14, 2023

Studies have confirmed that reusing cooking oil can cause heart disease, obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases with experts in […]

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Brain drain, failed facilities threaten hospitals, politicians seek succour abroad

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2023

In this report, LARA ADEJORO highlights the events that shaped the health sector in 2022 as experts set the agenda […]

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COVID-19: Ghana imposes restrictions on travellers from China

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2023

Testing for COVID-19. Image source: WHO Regional Offi ce for Africa Ghana has announced new COVID-19 restrictions on Chinese travellers […]

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Good sight aids productivity – Firm

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2023

PPC Limited (formerly Philips Projects Centre), has said good eyesight aids productivity in humans. Speaking at a free eye screening […]

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Online prescription, self-medication, damaging to eyes – Ophthalmologist

By Ifunanya / January 12, 2023

The Skipper Eye-Q Nigeria has said phone prescriptions and self-medication for eye treatment are not good medical practice. Speaking at […]

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Stakeholders advocate quality healthcare

By Ifunanya / January 12, 2023

The National Health Insurance Authority, Health Maintenance Organisations, Lagos State Health Management Agency, and others have demanded the institutionalisation of […]

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Five million children died before fifth birthday – Report

By Ifunanya / January 12, 2023

An estimated five million children died before their fifth birthday, and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between five […]

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How pregnant women can avoid constipation —Gynaecologist

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has said that […]

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5222 alcohol consumption smoking can cause lung liver cancer expert warns women

Alcohol consumption, smoking can cause lung, liver cancer- Expert warns women

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

A medical expert, Dr. Omolara Adelowo has advised women across the country to shun alcohol consumption and all forms of […]

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5117 concerns rise amid surge of covid variants globally

Concerns rise amid surge of COVID variants globally

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it is on red alert following global concerns about new strains of […]

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Mental health challenge of leadership

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

Beyond the protocols, privileges and paraphernalia of office; leadership is a tremendous challenge. Each time a leadership position is assumed,there […]

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NARD: Resident doctors warn of nationwide industrial action

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has warned of an imminent nationwide industrial disharmony over some unresolved issues. NARD […]

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Pregnant women must exercise

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

There are certain myths in our society and one of the most enduring of these is the fact that when […]

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