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Yobe resident doctors kick against joining nationwide warning strike

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

The Yobe State wing of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has resolved not to join the five days […]

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FG to place 80% hypertensive Nigerians on treatment

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

The Federal Government said it has instituted strategic interventions at the Tertiary, Secondary, and Primary Health Care levels to screen […]

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Antidote for World’s Most Poisonous Mushroom Discovered, Say Researchers

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications reveals that an antidote to the world’s most poisonous mushroom may […]

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Antibiotic Resistance is the Leading Threat to Public Health According to Pfizer

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

In a virtual media roundtable to raise awareness of Antimicrobial Stewardship, Pfizer, a leading pharmaceutical company, emphasized that Antimicrobial Resistance […]

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Made to Live Africa Organizes Expo to Drive Investment in Healthcare

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Made to Live Africa, an organization that focuses on health and wellness across Africa, has announced that it will be […]

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Resident doctors declare five-day warning strike

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Following the failure of the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), the […]

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Malaria in pregnant women can cause stillbirth – Parasitologist

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Malariologist and Programme Manager, Osun State Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr Olufemi Oroge, talks to BOLA BAMIGBOLA about the need for […]

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Cholera Outbreak Claims 94 Lives in Ethiopia, UN Warns of Cross-Border Spread

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The United Nations has issued a warning about the ongoing cholera outbreak in South-Eastern Ethiopia as the death toll rose […]

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WHO declares end to mpox as global health emergency

By Ifunanya / May 12, 2023

Director General, WHO, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared that the multi-country outbreak of the mpox […]

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Expert advocates early diagnosis of oral cancer

By Ifunanya / May 11, 2023

The Group Managing Director of Beaconhill Smile, Dr Oluwaseun Akinbobola, has said the survival rate from oral cancer is around […]

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Most diseases are preventable

By Ifunanya / May 10, 2023

An old saying that continues to ring true and applies to most aspects of life is that prevention is better […]

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Firms partner on fight against malaria

By Ifunanya / May 10, 2023

Mortein Insecticide manufactured by Reckitt Nigeria has signed a partnership agreement with Spar Stores to combat the spread of the […]

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Pregnant woman or newborn dies every 7 seconds – WHO

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has discovered that one pregnant woman or newborn dies every seven seconds. A report published […]

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How simple measures can prevent a million baby deaths yearly – study

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

Forcing babies to sit. Image source: Healthline Providing simple and cheap healthcare measures to pregnant women – such as offering […]

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NMA offers free medical treatment to 1,150 persons in Taraba

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

NMA President, Dr Uche Ojinmah The Nigerian Medical Association has provided free medical treatment to no fewer than 1,150 persons […]

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LAUTECH doctors announce withdrawal of services over unpaid arrears

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso chapter has announced the […]

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Covid-19 threats remain within countries — NCDC

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Ifedayo Adetifa, has said the threat of the COVID-19 virus […]

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NMA tasks incoming Abia governor on doctors’ salaries, arrears

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called on the incoming governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, not to toe the […]

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Why black women should start breast cancer screening earlier – Physicians

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

Breast cancer in black women. Image credit: Health Medical health experts have urged black women to embrace going for breast […]

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Lassa Fever: Osun lawmaker-elect laments FG’s neglect of rural dwellers

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2023

The Osun House of Assembly member-elect for Odo Otin State Constituency, Mr Adewale Egbedun, has blamed the recent surge in […]

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