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November 19, 2024

Borno to launch roadmap to end open defecation

The initiative aims to tackle sanitation challenges and improve the well-being of communities, particularly women and children, across the state.

Open defecation
November 18, 2024

GMOs safe for Nigerians to consume, says BSN

The issue was not about safety but business and that those against the technology were bent on keeping Africa perpetually reliant on food importation, said a GMO expert.

GMO corn
November 18, 2024

Constant sexual intercourse doesn’t prevent prostate cancer: Urologist

The urologist said no evidence that constant sexual activities and having multiple girlfriends could prevent prostate cancer.

Cancer symbol used to illustrate the story
November 17, 2024

Lab scientists appoint Eronini as new BoT chairman

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria ended its 60th annual general meeting in Owerri.

Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria
November 17, 2024

2024 World Prematurity Day: Experts call for partnership, funding for preterm care

Ms Dosekun made the call on Sunday in Lagos at a programme organised by the BMMC to commemorate the 2024 World Prematurity Day.

PREMATURE BABIES
November 17, 2024

Why Nigerian women pay attention to skincare: Dermatologist

Ifeoma Abajue, a dermatologist, has advised Nigerians to pay more attention to skincare to stay healthy.

Nigerian women doing skin care routine
November 17, 2024

How Nigeria can harness policy on adolescent health: Stakeholders 

They made the call on Sunday at the Stakeholders Forum on Adolescent and Youth Health Policy in Nigeria.

November 17, 2024

Taraba recruits 300 health workers to boost healthcare delivery

Mr Nyigwa said that the MOU helped the state to strengthen the capacity of health personnel at the local government level.

Taraba State
November 16, 2024

Medical lab scientists poised to battle national health security threats

He further said medical laboratory scientists had paid their dues for the Nigeria project.

November 15, 2024

WDD: Endocrinologist urges FG to tackle menace of counterfeit diabetes drugs

The chief medical director of FTHLokoja, Olatunde Alabi, who launched the screening, stressed the need to educate people on their diabetes status.

Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja