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Cancer

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
September 27, 2022

Cancer number one cause of death in South Korea in 2021: Report

The second-highest cause of death was cardiac disorder, which caused 61.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021.

South Korea HOSPITAL
May 10, 2022

One million Nigerians, Sub-Saharan Africans to die of cancer by 2030: Report

The report noted that about 4.2 per cent Africans made up the global population of newly detected cancer cases in 2020.

Cancer symbol used to illustrate the story
April 4, 2022

Louis Van Gaal reveals he is suffering from cancer

Van Gaal revealed how difficult it was to hide the ailment from his players whilst being manager of the national team.

Former Manchester United and Ajax manager, Louis Van Ga
February 4, 2022

Medical association urges govt to make breast cancer treatment free for women

About 10 million people die each year from cancer and this had been projected to rise to 13 million by 2030.

Cancer symbol used to illustrate the story
December 6, 2021

Investment in Nigeria’s health sector to reduce medical tourism: U.S. Envoy

Mary Beth Leonard said investments will strengthen the capacity of medical service providers.

Cancer symbol and Mary Beth Leonard