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Starvation as punishment can cause depression, aggression in children – Paediatrician

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2023

A Consultant Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Prof. Edamisan Temiye, has warned parents against […]

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Brain drain among healthcare workers worrisome – Professional

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2023

FILE PHOTO: Health care workers The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals has expressed worry over the high rate of […]

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EKSUTH Director bemoans exodus of doctors, health workers

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2023

The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH, Prof Kayode Olabanji has expressed concerns over the rate […]

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Nigeria misses malaria vaccine application window

By Ifunanya / April 4, 2023

Nigeria has not applied for the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, as the second application widow for the vaccine closed, The has […]

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Why women with endometriosis avoid sex –Gynaecologist

By Ifunanya / April 3, 2023

A Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Expert, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, has said women experiencing excruciating pain during sex and menstruation should […]

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One in 100 children has autism – WHO

By Ifunanya / April 3, 2023

Lara Adejoro, Abuja The World Health Organisation has said that one in about 100 children has autism spectrum disorders, which […]

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Traffic noise may increase risk of hypertension, experts warn

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2023

Public health experts have warned that frequent exposure to loud road noise could increase the risk of high blood pressure […]

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Scientists link traffic noise to hypertension

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2023

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown that traffic noise is associated […]

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Sickle cell and boosting your health (Part 2)

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2023

The last time I started talking about how it was important to look after your health if you were living […]

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82,000 Nigerian women die annually from pregnancy, childbirth complications – UNICEF

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2023

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has explained that a new global maternal mortality report indicated that in Nigeria, 82,000 […]

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NAFDAC vows to raid bleaching cream outlets

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2023

A picture shows the feet of a patient who uses the injectable “Kenacort” corticosteroid to lighten her skin (Photo by […]

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Osun has 29,936 people living with HIV/AIDS – US Consul General, Stevens

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2023

The United States Consul General, Will Stevens has revealed that the number of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Osun State […]

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Buying uncertified products dangerous, SON warns

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2023

The Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Malam Farouk Salim, has cautioned Nigerians against buying uncertified products that would endanger […]

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Bauchi records 22 Lassa fever deaths

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2023

A total of 22 persons died from the outbreak of Lassa fever in Bauchi State between January and March this […]

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Using bleaching cream can cause cancer, NAFDAC warns

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised the alarm about the proliferation of “dangerous” and […]

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FG, NGOs partner on eliminating NTDs

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2023

The Federal Government, Sightsavers Nigeria, and other Non-governmental organisations are developing a national guideline for the management of morbidity and […]

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Insecurity in parts of Kaduna, threat to TB cases detection – KNCV

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2023

Insecurity in parts of Kaduna State has continued to form part of the major challenges limiting Tuberculosis, TB elimination efforts […]

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WHO certifies Azerbaijan, Tajikistan malaria-free

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2023

The World Health Organisation has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan malaria-free for achieving the elimination of malaria in their territories. The […]

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Agency ready for food business operations in Kano

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2023

Some of the food items being packaged for distribution The Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology on Tuesday in […]

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Nigeria records 922 cholera cases, 32 deaths

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced a total of 922 suspected cases of cholera, including 32 deaths, so […]

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