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Cancer

December 30, 2023

GoFundMe appeal launched to support young wife, kids of late Nigerian lawyer Ayo Odekunle

The cancer was in stage four when he passed on, as doctors said his condition had become impossible to save.

A Christmas photoshoot of Ayo Odekunle and his family
December 30, 2023

Tributes pour in for late Nigerian lawyer Ayo Odekunle

Mr Okowa wrote that sadly, the young, brilliant and promising life had been cut short by cancer/

Ayo Odekunle
October 23, 2023

FG unveils three policy documents to reduce cancer prevalence in Nigeria

“We will also establish a childhood cancer care fund of N500 million”, he added.

Adetunji Alausa.
September 10, 2023

Lagos govt. to introduce HPV vaccines Sept. 25

“The vaccine is expensive but the government is making it available for pre-teen girls for free,” she said.

Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
February 1, 2023

Eight suspects nabbed for selling unhealthy ice cream, yoghurt to school children

Mr Mohammed explained that the suspects produced and sold the products to unsuspecting schoolchildren in Suleja.

NAFDAC officials
December 31, 2022

Living under powerlines can cause serious health complications, TCN warns

He pointed out that buildings were constructed under electricity towers in Kano, which had diverse health effects such as cancer, deformity and reproductive system.

Buildings under transmission lines
December 8, 2022

Celine Dion down with rare health condition, cancels upcoming shows

The superstar vocalist announced on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with a rare Stiff Person Syndrome.

Celine Dion
December 2, 2022

Only 4% of Anambra’s 2023 budget allocated to health: Commissioner

Mr Obidike said this while defending the health ministry’s budget before the State House of Assembly Committee on Health.

Anambra state health commissioner, Afam Obidike
November 12, 2022

David Mark buries son amidst tears in Otukpo

Mr Tunde, who died on October 21, 2022, in a London hospital at 51, had battled cancer for over a year.

David Mark and son Tunde Mark
October 19, 2022

WHO unveils campaign to help people affected by cancer

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday unveiled the first global survey to understand better and address the needs of people affected by cancer.

WHO and cancer patient