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Health minister Osagie Ehanire

October 3, 2023

Lassa Fever Outbreak: 1,968 cases recorded in 28 states, NCDC says

NCDC has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states.

Lassa fever infected patient
July 19, 2023

Yobe govt. vows to curtail spread of diphtheria

Mr Gana also said about 289 cases had been treated and discharged.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
May 18, 2023

Patients appeal for quick resolution as doctors’ strike continues

Similarly, Mrs Deborah Njoku said the strike had disrupted her son’s treatment, saying she was contemplating the option of seeking treatment at a private hospital.

Striking doctors
April 17, 2023

Oral cancer kills 700 Nigerians yearly: FG

Health minister Osagie Ehanire says 746 Nigerians die annually from oral cancer complications.

Oral Cancer (Credit: Claybrook Dental)
January 17, 2023

Nigerian women twice more vulnerable to depression: Neuropsychiatrist

One out of every five Nigerians has experienced depression, and women are twice more vulnerable.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Calabar
January 10, 2023

Over 150 nurses resigned from LASUTH in three years, relocated abroad: Official

The hospital management admitted that the situation arose as a result of health workers relocating abroad to practice.

LASUTH
November 17, 2022

171 people die as Nigeria records 975 Lassa fever cases

NCDC says the cumulative case of Lassa fever in the country since the beginning of the year is 975, with 177 deaths from 26 states, with a case fatality ratio of 18.2 per cent.

Lassa fever infected patient
October 25, 2022

Body odour natural, completely normal: Dermatologist

The dermatologist said that “body odour can happen due to diet, hygiene or hormonal fluctuations”.

Body odour
October 20, 2022

Buhari appoints Bupwatda as JUTH CMD

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Pokop Bupwatda as the new chief medical director (CMD) of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).

JUTH; Pokop Bupwatda
October 20, 2022

Nigerians, others not exercising to spend $27 billion treating diabetes, depression, dementia: WHO

Millions of people around the world do not get enough exercise, and this could have devastating consequences, WHO has warned.

Nigerians exercising