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MOTHER SEEKS ASSISTANCE FOR SON WITH TETRALOGY OF FALLOT

Mrs. Olorunda Precious, the mother of three-year-old Jeremiah Simeon, is urgently seeking financial help to save her son, who has been diagnosed with Tetralogy...

CHEMICALS IN FOOD PACKAGING FOUND IN HUMAN BODIES

More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, with some posing significant health risks, according to...

NEW ADVANCES IN CANCER TREATMENT ANNOUNCED AT ESMO CONFERENCE IN BARCELONA

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) conference, concluding on Tuesday in Barcelona, has unveiled a series of groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment, from...

STUDY SHOWS TROPIS NEEDLE-FREE VACCINE ADMINISTRATION COULD SAVE NIGERIA $49.51 MILLION

A recent study on the Tropis ID Needle-Free Injection System (NFIS) for intradermal (ID) vaccine administration in Nigeria reveals that switching to this needle-free...

STUDY SHOWS TROPIS NEEDLE-FREE VACCINE ADMINISTRATION COULD SAVE NIGERIA $49.51 MILLION

A recent study on the Tropis ID Needle-Free Injection System (NFIS) for intradermal (ID) vaccine administration in Nigeria reveals that switching to this needle-free...

MAY & BAKER TAKES HYPERTENSION AWARENESS TO LAGOS STREETS

In anticipation of this year’s World Heart Day, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, a leading pharmaceutical company, has launched a hypertension awareness campaign across...

NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CONFIRMS NO MPOX CASES IN CUSTODIAL CENTRES

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that there are currently no cases of Mpox in any of its 256 custodial centres across the...

EDO DECLARES CHOLERA OUTBREAK, CONFIRMS 6 CASES

The Ministry of Health in Edo State has declared a cholera outbreak, confirming six cases as of Thursday. During a news conference in Benin,...

FG APPROVES 50% ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY FOR PUBLIC HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE

The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals across Nigeria, aimed at reducing operational costs and alleviating the financial burdens...

NIGERIA RESIDENT DOCTORS DECLARE 7-DAY NATIONWIDE STRIKE

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a 7-day nationwide strike starting at 12 am on August 26, 2024. This action is...

PEDIATRICIAN SAYS BOTTLE FEEDING LINKED TO 14% OF EAR PROBLEMS IN INFANTS

Dr. Aisha Mohammed from the Paediatric Department at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) has highlighted that research shows bottle feeding is linked to...

NAFDAC TARGETS FAKE MILO DRINKS IN BAUCHI MARKETS

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a three-day operation in Bauchi State to remove counterfeit Milo chocolate...

EDO RECORDS 3 SUSPECTED CASES OF MPOX

Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the Edo State Ministry of Health, has reported three suspected cases of Mpox in the state....

Lagos Doctors Protest, Demand Release of Abducted Colleague Held for 7 Months

Doctors from the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos, have joined the nationwide solidarity march organized by the...

NCDC REPORTS DROP IN MPOX CASES IN NIGERIA; URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a notable decrease in Mpox cases over the past four weeks. The number of suspected...

“Group Urges Nigerian Government to Implement Policies Targeting Adolescents”

"Stakeholders Urge Nigerian Government to Implement Effective Policies for Adolescents" At the 4th Annual Scientific Roundtable Series hosted by the Centre for Integrated Health Programme...

Doctors Urge Nigerians to Avoid Undercooked Bush Meat Amid M-Pox Concerns

The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH), has issued a warning to Nigerians about the dangers of consuming undercooked bush...

“CIHP Calls for Action as Adolescents Face High Rates of HIV and Infectious Diseases”

CIHP Highlights Adolescent Health Crisis and Calls for Action The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) has highlighted the significant health challenges faced by adolescents...

“COVID-19: WHO Reports 775 Million Confirmed Cases Since Inception”

WHO Reports 775 Million Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Rising Death Toll As of July 21, 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported over 775 million...

7 Ways to Prevent Your Nose from Growing Large During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, some women experience changes in their noses, such as swelling or an increase in size, often due to hormonal changes and fluid...

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