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Health

December 5, 2024

3,138 new HIV cases recorded in Anambra: Health Commissioner

Health commissioner Afam Obidike gave the statistics on Thursday in Awka during a media briefing to mark World AIDS Day, observed every December 1 since 1988.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
December 5, 2024

Peptic Ulcer: Gastroenterologist seeks framework to ensure prompt treatment

Ms Osundina said on Thursday in Ibadan that the cost of testing and treating diseases such as peptic ulcer had soared, necessitating government intervention.

University College Hospital (UCH),
December 5, 2024

UNICEF lauds northern traditional rulers on polio eradication campaign

The United Nations Children’s Fund has commended traditional rulers in northern Nigeria for their active roles in the fight against polio.

Northern kids
December 5, 2024

UN to promote inclusion of PWD in business procurement

The UN resident coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, says the body is committed to promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in business procurement.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
December 4, 2024

Anambra govt. bans unapproved medical outreaches

He said the ban aimed to uphold high healthcare standards, protect public health, and prevent potential health risks.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo
December 4, 2024

Tinubu’s administration committed to quality healthcare for Nigerians: First Lady

Mr Tinubu said, “Every Nigerian deserves quality health care, regardless of their background or circumstances.’’

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
December 4, 2024

CISHAN advises Nigerian students to go for HIV test

Muhammad Garba, the CISHAN coordinator in Sokoto, made the call at a sensitisation in commemoration of the 2024 World HIV/AIDs Day on Tuesday in Sokoto.

HIV screening
December 4, 2024

Pate says funding gap hindering healthcare delivery in Nigeria

He made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja at the Nigerian Medical Association’s Third National Health Summit.

Patients at FMC
December 3, 2024

EU health ministers want public smoking restriction

Germany, which is among the EU members with the weakest smoking restrictions, abstained from the vote in Brussels on the non-binding recommendations.

Fijians smoking Tobacco
December 3, 2024

Kebbi, Bayelsa commence immunisation as malaria vaccine arrives Nigeria

Mr Abubakar-Tafida, lamented that malaria had been a significant challenge

Malaria vaccine