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JUST IN: Nigeria’s health security rises by 15% in five years

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2023

A joint team of experts on Friday said Nigeria’s readiness to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats has […]

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Nigeria’s veterinary infrastructure weak —Vet doctor

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2023

Director, Centre for Control and Prevention of Zoonoses, University of Ibadan, Prof. Simeon Cadmus Director, Centre for Control and Prevention […]

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Untreated gonorrhoea in pregnant women can cause blindness in newborns – Expert

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2023

Occupational health nurse, Abdulsalam Abdulmalik, talks to FATTEH HAMID about gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, and the risk it poses […]

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Untreated gonorrhoea in pregnant women can cause blindness in newborns – Community nurse

By Ifunanya / August 13, 2023

Occupational health nurse, Abdulsalam Abdulmalik, talks to FATTEH HAMID about gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, and the risk it poses […]

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BREAKING: Resident doctors suspend strike

By Ifunanya / August 12, 2023

Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Friday suspended the strike they embarked upon on July 26, 2023. […]

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75% of emerging diseases traceable to animals – NGO

By Ifunanya / August 9, 2023

Mitigate, a One-Health initiative has said 75% of emerging diseases are traceable to animals. Speaking at a two-day workshop for […]

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NAFDAC warns against fatty food consumption

By Ifunanya / August 9, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has said it is making efforts […]

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Cigarette smoking quickens menopause among women – UNIJOS

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2023

Research among postmenopausal women has indicated that cigarette smoking is one of the factors responsible for the attainment of menopause […]

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Right eczema treatment plan can alter negative impact on patient’s life – Experts

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2023

Eczema, a skin condition that causes dry and itchy patches on the skin can significantly impact the quality of life […]

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Inability to blink, drooping mouth, signs of nervous system disorder – Neurologist

By Ifunanya / July 30, 2023

Consultant physician and neurologist, Shamsideen Ogun, discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Bell’s palsy with EMMANUEL OJO What is […]

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Hepatitis may kill more people than malaria, TB, HIV combined — WHO

By Ifunanya / July 28, 2023

The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm that viral hepatitis could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV […]

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Nursing programmes underfunded, says Lagos commission

By Ifunanya / July 26, 2023

The Lagos State Health Service Commission has said nursing programmes are underfunded. Speaking at the 14th Annual Health Service Commission […]

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Anthrax: FCTA to vaccinate one million cattle

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Administration says it has targeted no fewer than one million cattle for immediate vaccination to prevent […]

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Firm to provide free autism consultations, raise awareness

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2023

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, through its 2023 GTCO Autism conference will be educating Nigerians on autism and providing free […]

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Diphtheria outbreak: Death toll hits 13 in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2023

Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13 according to the latest official figures. […]

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Overuse of social media, smartphones sign of addiction – Psychiatrist

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2023

Dr Adedapo Oni, a senior registrar at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, talks to ALEXANDER OKERE about addiction, the signs, treatment […]

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10 children hospitalised as strange ailment breaks out in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2023

No fewer than 10 children between the ages of three to 13 years were reported to have been hospitalised following […]

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WHO warns against contaminated cough syrup in Cameroon

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2023

The World Health Organisation said a batch of cold syrup sold in Cameroon under the brand name Naturcold contained extremely […]

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Boost local manufacturing industries, PSN urges FG

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2023

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to increase investments in local manufacturing industries so as […]

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20 things to know about anthrax disease

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2023

18th July 2023 File photo The Federal Government on Monday confirmed one case of Anthrax disease in a mixed livestock […]

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