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Health

November 15, 2024

2024 World Diabetes Day: Nigeria grappling with diabetes management, says commissioner

Nigeria is struggling to manage the rate of diabetes due to a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, said Mr Abayomi.

Diabetes
November 15, 2024

Measles cases increased globally by 20% in 2023: WHO, CDC

The report showed deaths from measles dropped to 107,500 from 116,800, an eight per cent decline compared to 2022 figures.

A measles patient
November 14, 2024

Global diabetes cases surpassed 830 million: WHO

WHO said the rise is attributed to the increase in obesity, compounded by the impacts of unhealthy food marketing, lack of physical activity, and economic hardship.

Diabetes
November 14, 2024

15,000 people in Nigeria succumb to AIDS-related deaths: NACA

The National Agency For the Control of Aids says no fewer than 15,000 AIDS-related deaths occur each year in Nigeria.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
November 14, 2024

Oyo response team suspects Lassa fever caused Saki deaths

The Oyo State Rapid Response Team has confirmed four deaths suspected to be linked to the Lassa fever outbreak in Saki West LGA.

Lassa fever infected patient
November 14, 2024

Menopause: FCTA rallies support for women to promote households’ stability, happiness

The mandate secretary of the secretariat, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, said that the move was part of the secretariat’s efforts to promote emotional stability in households.

Women in hospital
November 14, 2024

Paediatrician seeks free surgery for neonates

A professor of Paediatric Surgery at the University of Lagos, Adesoji Ademuyiwa, has called for free surgeries for neonates.

BABIES IN KANO
November 14, 2024

Power Outage: UCH owes IBEDC N392 million, promises to ensure patients’ safety

The hospital has been experiencing a blackout since October 26, when the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company disconnected it due to accumulated debts.

UCH & IBEDC
November 13, 2024

Governor Zulum reinstates 23 suspended Gwoza health workers

No one is perfect, so the government has pardoned them, although no arrears will be paid,” stated the governor.

Hospital in borno
November 12, 2024

Kwara assembly seeks deployment of corps members to medical facilities in rural areas

It was seconded by Abolarin Gabriel (APC/Ekiti) at Tuesday’s plenary, highlighting the shortage of medical personnel in rural areas.

NYSC corps members