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Group, Nasarawa LGA partner to sensitise students to menstrual health challenges

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2023

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in partnership with the Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, on Wednesday, sensitised students on […]

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8m yearly deaths: WHO canvasses less tobacco farming to curtail smoking

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2023

As the world marks World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has pushed out a message […]

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Group seeks govt intervention in sickle cell treatment

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2023

A faith-based non-governmental organisation, CrimsonBow Sickle Cell Initiative has called on the government to give more attention to people living […]

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NMA tasks Tinubu on 15% budgetary allocation to health, improved remuneration

By Ifunanya / May 30, 2023

NMA President, Dr Uche Ojinmah The Nigerian Medical Association has urged President Bola Tinubu to appropriate health sector financing with […]

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Pfizer laments inadequate cancer treatment centres in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2023

Pharmaceutical Company, Pfizer, has said Nigeria has less than 15 cancer treatment centres in Nigeria and insufficient oncologists. A statement […]

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Nigerians falsely believe blood donation reduces fertility, has spiritual effect – Haematologist

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2023

Prof. Musa Muhibi, a Haematologist, is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Health Science at the Edo State University. In […]

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Looking beyond sickle cell pain

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Sickle cell anaemia is a complex inherited disease affecting the blood and other organs of the body. Living with a […]

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FMC Abuja Calls for Increased Funding to Enhance Medical Services

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Prof. Saad Ahmed, has called on the Federal Government to […]

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Diabetes: Nigerians urged to visit hospital twice annually

By Ifunanya / May 26, 2023

Nigerians have been called upon to visit hospitals at least two times every year to check their blood sugar and […]

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Nigerian pharmacists lament scarcity of ‘widely used’ GSK drugs

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

…drug prices rise by 300% Pharmacists have lamented the scarcity of drugs produced by GlaxoSmithKline in Nigeria. They say the […]

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Health Workers Embark on Indefinite Strike

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association have begun an indefinite strike. This […]

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JOHESU Accuses Minister of Health of Sabotage, Threatens Indefinite Strike

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Nigeria’s Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike action if the Federal Government fails […]

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Experts blame quack birth attendants, poor antenatal care for Obstetric Fistula disease

By Ifunanya / May 24, 2023

As the world marks International Obstetric Fistula Day, some medical experts have cautioned pregnant women in Abia State against patronizing […]

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PSN decries selected pay rise in civil service

By Ifunanya / May 24, 2023

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has expressed displeasure over the recent decision by the Federal Government to increase allowances for […]

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Nigeria Records 12,000 New Cases of Obstetrics Fistula Annually, Says Consultant Surgeon

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

A consultant obstetrician and surgeon at the Aishah Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Eiyekonrin, Kwara State, Dr Shukura Okesina, has […]

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Over 70% Nigerian foods rejected abroad – NAFDAC

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola […]

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The Unpredictable Tragedy of Postpartum Collapse

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Postpartum collapse is a sudden deterioration in the physical and clinical condition of a mother, and it is one of […]

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Strike: Resident doctors sign MoU with FG over demands

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, Dr Emeka Orji The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has […]

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Resident doctors strike paralyses activities at Unilorin teaching hospital

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The five-day warning strike by Resident Doctors Association, RDA, has paralysed activities at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, […]

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Kwara State Gets Oxygen Coordinating Committee from Federal Ministry of Health

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The Federal Ministry of Health has established the Kwara State Oxygen Coordinating Committee in line with the provisions of the […]

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