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Kano plans free maternity services, mobile clinics

By Ifunanya / September 11, 2023

In an attempt to strengthen the health sector, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commenced maternity health services in […]

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Health minister commends workers for dedication amidst insecurity

By Ifunanya / September 11, 2023

The Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has praised health workers in Nigeria for their resilience amidst multiple challenges, […]

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Oral contraceptives can disrupt hormonal balance – Physician

By Ifunanya / September 10, 2023

Occupational and public health physician, Dr Abayomi Folajimi, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI the causes, treatment, and misconceptions about yeast infection What […]

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103292 why arthritis patients must consult therapists before exercise expert

Why arthritis patients must consult therapists before exercise – Expert

By Ifunanya / September 9, 2023

Associate Prof Udoka Okafor The National President, Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria, Dr Udoka Okafor has cautioned […]

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High consumption of salt, processed food increase risk of heart attack – Cardiologist

By Ifunanya / September 3, 2023

A cardiologist, Dr Folasade Alli, tells FATTEH HAMID about the management of heart attacks and the complications that could result […]

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Researchers call for synergy in strengthening genomic surveillance

By Ifunanya / August 31, 2023

ISN Medical hosts first Illumina day event themed ‘Unlocking the power of genomics in Nigeria,’ at the Institute of Human […]

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Health ministry backs 20% sugar tax

By Ifunanya / August 30, 2023

…diabetes patients demand subsidised health care The Federal Ministry of Health has expressed commitment to increase the tax on Sugar-Sweetened […]

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FG to introduce HPV vaccines September 25

By Ifunanya / August 28, 2023

…urges religious leaders to sensitive members The Federal Government said it would introduce the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to prevent cervical […]

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Medical, dental consultants to decide on strike September

By Ifunanya / August 28, 2023

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria on Sunday said it will hold its National Executive Council meeting next […]

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98558 experts urge federal government to implement measures to prevent diphtheria outbreak

Enforce measures to prevent diphtheria, experts tell FG

By Ifunanya / August 27, 2023

Public health experts have stressed the need for the Federal Government and its agencies to enforce measures to further curb […]

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