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CDC issues warning against nasal rinsing with tap water after 10 patients contracted deadly brain-eating amoeba

By IDBM Consult / March 13, 2024

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From fighting cancer to controlling blood sugar and now weight loss… the TRUTH about apple cider vinegar’s purported health benefits

By IDBM Consult / March 13, 2024

13 March 2024 Here, MailOnline breaks down some of the biggest health claims to find out if any of them […]

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Iron lung man Paul Alexander’s cause of death is revealed after Polio left him paralysed and living in metal casing for more than 70 years

By IDBM Consult / March 13, 2024

13 March 2024 Paul Alexander, who lived in an iron lung for more than 70 years after Polio left him […]

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Dark, roasted and dangerous: Everything you should know about Dark, roasted and dangerous

By IDBM Consult / March 12, 2024

March 11, 2024 For many Americans, a morning routine is not complete without a cup of joe. The National Coffee Association reports […]

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Addressing Gender Disparities to Reduce Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

Addressing Gender Disparities to Reduce Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2024

Nigeria: A Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Deaths In a recent press statement issued in Taraba State, Lucky Palmer, […]

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Empowering Young Nigerians to Combat Tuberculosis Social Media Advocacy Campaign

Empowering Young Nigerians to Combat Tuberculosis: Social Media Advocacy Campaign

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2024

The Nigerian government is calling on young people to join the fight against Tuberculosis by using their social media platforms […]

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University College Hospital ARD Suspends Strike After Assault Incident

By Ifunanya / March 9, 2024

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at the University College Hospital in Ibadan have made a significant decision. After […]

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Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA Suspends Activities Due

Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA Suspends Activities Due to Measles Outbreak

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2024

Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River State is currently facing a health crisis, as an outbreak […]

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UNICEF Report: 23% of Children in Cross River State Under Five Stunted Due to Malnutrition

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2024

In a recent report by UNICEF, it was revealed that a staggering 23% of children under the age of five […]

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Unlocking the Health Benefits of Zobo Leaves A Lecture by

Unlocking the Health Benefits of Zobo Leaves: A Lecture by Professor Daniel Nwachukwu

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2024

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), Professor Daniel Nwachukwu, recently delivered a groundbreaking lecture on […]

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NTBLCP Ekiti State Urges Media to Boost TB Awareness for

NTBLCP Ekiti State Urges Media to Boost TB Awareness for Better Prevention and Treatment

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2024

The Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) in Ekiti State, in collaboration with Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria, recently hosted a […]

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UCH resident doctors begin strike over alleged assault

By IDBM Consult / March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024 The Association of Resident Doctors, (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has commenced a three-day strike […]

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Nigeria Receives MenFive Meningitis Vaccine to Combat Outbreak

Nigeria Receives MenFive Meningitis Vaccine to Combat Outbreak

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2024

Nigeria Receives New MenFive Meningitis Vaccine to Combat Deadly Disease In a groundbreaking development, Nigeria has become the first country […]

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Kano State Ministry of Health Refutes Measles Outbreak Reports in Kano Municipal LGA

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2024

The Kano State Ministry of Health has firmly rejected claims of a measles outbreak in the Kano Municipal Local Government […]

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Prescription Policy Urged to Curb Drug Abuse in Nigeria House

Prescription Policy Urged to Curb Drug Abuse in Nigeria: House of Representatives Takes Action

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2024

The House of Representatives has taken a bold step in addressing the rampant issue of drug abuse and the indiscriminate […]

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High levels of cancer-causing chemical found in zit creams – including Clinique and Clearasil

By IDBM Consult / March 6, 2024

6 March 2024 Several acne creams from brands like Estee Lauder’s Clinique, Clearasil, and Target’s Up & Up have been […]

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Kano State Ministry of Health Denies Measles Outbreak in Kano Municipal LGA

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2024

The Kano State Ministry of Health has vehemently denied reports of a measles outbreak in the Kano Municipal local government […]

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Abia State Governors Wife Launches 2024 Polio Eradication Campaign

Abia State Governor’s Wife Launches 2024 Polio Eradication Campaign

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2024

The campaign to eradicate polio in Abia State has been officially launched by the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Priscilla […]

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First Thoracoscopy Surgery on 13 Day Old Baby at Lagos University Teaching

First Thoracoscopy Surgery on 13-Day-Old Baby at Lagos University Teaching Hospital

By Ifunanya / March 5, 2024

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully performing the first thoracoscopy surgery on […]

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Adamawa State Government Confirms Lassa Fever Index Case at NYSC

Lassa Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Taraba State: Health Ministry Takes Action

By Ifunanya / March 5, 2024

Taraba State Health Commissioner, Gbangsheya Buma, has officially announced the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. In a recent […]

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