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103952 health minister commends workers for dedication amidst insecurity

Gavi to prioritise Nigeria in malaria vaccine rollout, says FG 

By Ifunanya / September 15, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,  Prof Ali […]

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US surgeons report longest successful pig-to-human kidney transplant

By Ifunanya / September 15, 2023

The United States surgeons have announced that they concluded their experiment after a groundbreaking 61 days, where they transplanted a […]

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Firm donates N5m to combat infant mortality

By Ifunanya / September 14, 2023

TotalEnergies Nigeria Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Limited has presented a grant of N5m to a Lagos-based non-profit, Health Emergency Initiative, to […]

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How to save two million mothers, babies from dying by 2030 – Gates Foundation

By Ifunanya / September 12, 2023

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the […]

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Japa: Medical education in Nigeria under threat – MDCAN

By Ifunanya / September 12, 2023

Medical and Dental Consultants The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has stated that medical education in Nigeria is […]

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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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103952 health minister commends workers for dedication amidst insecurity

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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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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98824 medical and dental consultants in nigeria to discuss potential strike in september

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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Prostate cancer: What every man should know

By Ifunanya / August 26, 2023

Prostate cancer which occurs in the prostate is one of the most common types of cancer. It has become a […]

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NCDC Assures No Existence of New COVID-19 Variants in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / August 26, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the new subvariants of the Omicron variant, including […]

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Over one million Nigerians blind, ophthalmologists inadequate – Experts

By Ifunanya / August 25, 2023

A public health expert and Programme Officer with Sightsavers Nigeria, Dr Joshua Ibenu said 1.1 million Nigerians are blind but […]

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Consuming unbranded cereals dangerous, NAFDAC warns

By Ifunanya / August 23, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against patronising […]

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Butchers, cooks, health workers at higher risk of anthrax infection – Veterinarian

By Ifunanya / August 20, 2023

Consultant veterinary surgeon, Dr Bala Muhammed, tells EMMANUEL OJO how anthrax, a deadly infectious disease, can be prevented and management […]

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