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Health

January 23, 2025

250,000 Zamfara children suffering from severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund says 250,000 out of 1.2 million children in Zamfara suffer from severe acute malnutrition.

malnourished children
January 22, 2025

FCT resident doctors declare three-day warning strike over poor working conditions

Mr Ebong explained that the strike followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
January 22, 2025

UCH College of Medicine students protest blackout

The protest, supported by the Students Union of the University of Ibadan, was held as early as 7:00 a.m.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
January 22, 2025

NAFDAC seals Kaduna warehouse filled with N75 million expired products

The warehouse, Amanat.com, is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road and New Ogbomosho Road, in Kaduna.

NAFDAC seals Kaduna warehouse
January 21, 2025

Akwa Ibom assembly initiates measures to combat malnutrition

Mr Essien urged the 31 legislative councils to domesticate nutrition and food security committees in their LGAs.

Akwa Ibom assembly
January 21, 2025

Oyo assembly speaker advocates more general hospitals, internship slots

The motion further instructed the Oyo Assembly Committee on Health to comprehensively evaluate all state government healthcare facilities.

Adebo Ogundoyin
January 21, 2025

NOA warns on dangers of using harmful chemicals as food preservatives

Ms Pam-Hworo lamented that the practice led to the rise in the cases of food poisoning.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
January 21, 2025

FG alerts public to anthrax outbreak in Zamfara

The ministry of livestock development said that the outbreak occurred on a farm in Zamfara State.

Zamfara state map
January 21, 2025

Yobe, centre partner to tackle kidney disease

The governor said, “The research brings together a diverse team of experts.’’

Kidney
January 21, 2025

NMA pledges collaboration with Oyo to curb quackery

The association said that the Oyo State Government is ‘working the talk,’ because quackery is an evil wind that blows no one any good.

Nigerian Medical Association