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Complications of inflamed pancreas can damage kidney, tissue, says physician

By Ifunanya / June 18, 2023

Dr Adedoyin Soyele, a general practitioner and principal medical officer at UNILAG Medical Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, […]

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Seadogs Light up FMC Ebute-Metta with Life-Saving Blood Donations

By Ifunanya / June 18, 2023

In an effort to address the significant blood supply deficit in the nation and save lives, the National Association of […]

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65% Nigerian men over 40 at risk of erectile dysfunction — Expert

By Ifunanya / June 16, 2023

A health expert and founder of Paddy Paddy Wellness, Dr David Paddy, has said that over 65 per cent of […]

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Why I donated blood 78 times, 41-year-old donor

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2023

A 41-year-old blood donor, Nathan John, has explained that the willing act to save lives is the reason he has […]

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Bridge Clinic faces Challenges with Egg Donation and Lack of IVF Awareness in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2023

The Bridge Clinic in Lagos has stated that one of the top challenges they face is the lack of egg […]

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Institute of Human Virology Nigeria Launches New Campus to Enhance Public Health Services in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2023

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has established a new IHVN Campus in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, to advance […]

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NMA gives 21-day ultimatum as Nasarawa doctors threaten strike over poor welfare

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2023

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Nasarawa State has given the state government a 21 days ultimatum to improve the […]

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Regular exercise prevents cardiovascular diabetes – Expert

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2023

The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Cross River branch, Dr Felix Archibong, said that regular exercise could help prevent […]

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Consumers of herbs, alcoholics risk kidney injury – Nephrologist

By Ifunanya / June 11, 2023

Consultant Nephrologist and lecturer in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Dr […]

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Busting the Myths Surrounding Vasectomy as a Form of Family Planning

By Ifunanya / June 11, 2023

As couples seek to limit their family size and embrace family planning, women are often the focus for birth control […]

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Sickle cell and gene therapy

By Ifunanya / June 10, 2023

One cannot dispute the advancement in technology when it comes to sickle cell.  Decades ago, the management of sickle cell […]

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FGM does not reduce sexual libido in women – Gynaecologist

By Ifunanya / June 9, 2023

Prof. Adegboyega Fawole of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin, has corrected the belief that female genital […]

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10,048 Nigerians suffering from Multiple Sclerosis – Neurologist

By Ifunanya / June 9, 2023

About 10,048 Nigerians are suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a combined brain and spinal cord ailment, the Nigerian Society of […]

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Bleeding after sex may be sign of cervical cancer – Prof Adewole

By Ifunanya / June 8, 2023

Prof. Isaac Adewole, a former minister of health, says many people are unaware that constant bleeding, especially during or just […]

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Clinic to provide healthcare for 2,000 patients

By Ifunanya / June 7, 2023

Reaching Everyone with Accessible Community Health – a community-based intervention dedicated to providing quality, low-cost primary healthcare in underserved low-income […]

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Edo varsity begins three-day free medical treatment

By Ifunanya / June 7, 2023

The Edo State Government has unveiled the refurbished Auchi General Hospital and renamed it the Edo State University Teaching Hospital […]

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Record High Cases of Gonorrhoea and Syphilis reported in England

By Ifunanya / June 7, 2023

England has seen a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as reported by the UK Health Security Agency. The […]

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Resident Doctors Stand Firm on 200% Salary Increase Demand

By Ifunanya / June 4, 2023

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reiterated their demand for a minimum increase of 200 per cent in […]

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The pain of sickle cell

By Ifunanya / June 3, 2023

I am sure that if you ask anyone living with sickle cell who is regularly sick what upsets them the […]

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Lassa fever: NCDC confirms 162 deaths first-half 2023

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2023

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, on Thursday, informed that Lassa fever has killed no less than 162 […]

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