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Health

December 24, 2024

Yobe: Governor Buni approves employment of 424 health workers

He said 205 employed workers were nurses and midwives who graduated from the state-owned Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
December 24, 2024

Why we need to standardise traditional medicines: NNMDA

Mr Emeje also emphasised the need to prioritise research, science, technology and innovation.

Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)
December 24, 2024

Xmas: Nigerian men advised against prolonged use of libido-enhancing drugs

“By the time you start having liver or kidney problems, organ transplants can cost upwards of N20 million,” the urologist stated.

Sex enhancement drugs
December 24, 2024

Gov. Yusuf vows to reduce maternal, child mortality in Kano

The commissioner said the governor had signed into law a groundbreaking premarital health screening bill.

Governor Abba Yusuf signing a document
December 23, 2024

NCDC issues public advisory on Lassa fever amid rising cases

Mr Idris outlined key preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.

Lassa fever infected patient
December 23, 2024

Biotech society lists advantages of GMO crops

A GMO is a plant, animal, or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to their genetic makeup.

genetically modified organism
December 22, 2024

NAFDAC, AFTBTE partner to promote public health

She stressed the importance of the food sector in adopting robust food safety standards.

NAFDAC
December 22, 2024

U.S. lawmaker who went missing for six months found in dementia care facility

She has not visited her office for the past six months nor been on record voting for or against any matters in the House since July.

Kay Granger
December 21, 2024

North-West with least number of medical equipment; South-West has highest: NBS

At 20.9 per cent, the North-West has the least number of basic medical equipment in health facilities.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)
December 21, 2024

FDA approves weight-loss drug, Zepbound, to treat sleep disorder

Zepbound is designed to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)