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Health

February 13, 2025

400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly, WHO says

Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation director-general, said every year, an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer.

Children with cancer
February 12, 2025

Five victims of female genital mutilation underwent surgical repairs in Oyo: UNFPA

Ms Balogun said that the Oyo State government was committed to building a society where gender-related issues would be effectively and sustainably managed.

FGM
February 12, 2025

Jordan to take in 2,000 sick Gaza children for medical aid: PM

Mr Hassan said that the country was working with Arab nations, alongside Egypt and Palestinians, to formulate a unified and clear Arab position on Gaza’s reconstruction.

GAZA CHILDREN
February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day: NACA warns Nigerians to stay safe to avoid HIV, STIs

Temitope Ilori, its director-general, offered the counsel in a statement on Tuesday ahead of the Valentine’s Day celebration.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
February 11, 2025

Kwara commences second round immunisation of 238,000 children

Ms Elelu stated that the immunisation would help strengthen and scale up health services,

Kwara State
February 11, 2025

NAFDAC seals Idumota market, seizes fake, expired drugs

Mr Mohammed said that the market was sealed alongside the Ariaria drug market in Aba and the Onitsha drug market in Anambra State.

NAFDAC seals Idumota market, seizes fake, expired drugs
February 11, 2025

I criticised Tinubu as opposition party member, all I said then now irrelevant, says Bwala 

Mr Bwala said, “ The opposition’s work is to criticise the sitting government and hold them accountable.’’

 Daniel Bwala and Tinubu
February 11, 2025

Study shows breastfeeding rates decline in Mongolia

The survey included more than 16,000 people from the 21 provinces of Mongolia.

Breastfeeding mother
February 11, 2025

Enrollees say Nigeria’s health insurance services getting worse

The health insurance policy in Nigeria is designed to reduce out-of-pocket health expenses and promote Universal Health Coverage.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)