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Health

January 12, 2025

Kogi: Gov Ododo spends N7 billion to upgrade primary health centres

The Kogi government has committed N7 billion to upgrade 88 additional primary healthcare centres across the state.

Kogi PHS
January 11, 2025

Cancer society calls for higher funding in 2025 budget

The federal government has allocated N1.3 billion to the CHF over the past four years, with N200 million earmarked for the fund in the 2024 budget.

CANCER PATIENTS
January 10, 2025

Dates reduces cancer risk, brain diseases: Endocrinologist

According to the endocrinologist, the nutritional properties of dates include carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamins, among other minerals.

Dates fruit
January 10, 2025

Nigerian activists warned against demonising GMO products

The AATF project manager said increased anti-GMO technology activism, with court cases, is another challenge to stop African farmers from growing genetically engineered crops.

genetically modified organism
January 9, 2025

FG urges combined efforts against emerging COVID-19 threats

NEMA conveyed the strategic stakeholders meeting to discuss preparedness, response plans, and proactive measures within Nigeria’s national context against the virus.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
January 8, 2025

WHO says bird flu risk remains low after first U.S. patient dies

“We’re not seeing sustained circulation,” she said. “The man who died of the disease in Louisiana was over 65 and reportedly had underlying medical conditions.’’

U.S. hospital
January 7, 2025

Gov Soludo inaugurates multibed-spaced hospital in Anaocha LGA

“We appreciate this public-private partnership because the government cannot meet the people’s health needs alone,” Mr Soludo said.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo
January 7, 2025

Neuropsychiatrist urges Nigerians to pay adequate attention to mental health

The neuropsychiatrist stressed the need for Nigerians to prioritise the habit of going for mental health evaluation services.

Mental Health
January 7, 2025

Chinese scientists unlock key advances in sugarcane genomics

A Chinese research team from Guangxi University has decoded the genome of the modern cultivated sugarcane variety Xintaitang No. 22 (XTT22).

Chinese sugarcane
January 7, 2025

NCDC takes proactive measures to address HMPV concerns

The HMPV outbreak has overwhelmed hospitals in China, sparking global concern.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention