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Health

January 6, 2025

Nigeria’s albinos seek support over skin cancer

The Albinism Association of Nigeria has appealed to the government and the public to assist about 40 of its members battling skin cancer.

Albinos
January 6, 2025

Family planning prevents stunted growth in children: AAFP

The AAFP chairman stated that family planning could boost both parents’ income and positively impact the children.

Stunted children
January 5, 2025

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake cancer treatment drugs

The Phesgo 600mg/600mg, labelled with batch number C5290S20, was reported to have been brought in by a patient for administration.

NAFDAC
January 4, 2025

Hospitals overwhelmed as new virus outbreak ravages China

Mr Gangakhedkar said children under five years remained at risk of contracting the virus.

China
January 3, 2025

Alcoholic beverages should carry cancer-warning label as cigarettes: U.S. Surgeon General

Mr Murthy encouraged healthcare providers to discuss the link between alcohol and cancer with patients and promote alcohol screening and treatment referrals.

Cancer-warning sign
January 2, 2025

Regular oral check can detect underlying diseases, says dentist

Mr Orebanjo said, “The mouth is the gateway to the body.’’

A persons teeth used to illustrate the story.
January 2, 2025

Boost motivation for health workers to reduce japa, Oyo NMA chair tells govt

The Oyo NMA boss said the association would keep partnering with the state government to deliver the collective goals for the people of the state.

Nigerian Medical Association
December 31, 2024

Katsina govt spent N3.3 billion on purchase of drugs: Official

He said that was in line with the administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of sales and consumption of sub-standard drugs.

Pharmaceutical drugs
December 31, 2024

Yuletide: Kogi gov’s wife donates hospital consumables, cash to pregnant women

Mrs Ododo stressed that the gesture was aimed at alleviating the financial and medical challenges faced by the vulnerable groups.

Sefinat Ododo
December 31, 2024

Ondo resident doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, poor conditions

Mr Gbala said the state government would call the striking doctors to a meeting and address their agitations.

Doctors sthethoscope used to illustrate the story