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Health

October 23, 2024

Nigerian men warned too much sex, alcohol can cause prostate cancer 

A chief consultant at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, noted that prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death, particularly in men above 40 years old.

Men drinking alcohol
October 23, 2024

Nutrition: Committee pushes for higher allocation in Kaduna’s 2025 budget

The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition says it will push for higher allocation for ministries, departments and agencies in the 2025 budget.

Kaduna children eating
October 22, 2024

LUTH recorded 300 child cancer cases in one year: NCS Vice President

According to Mr Omonisi, the recorded cases indicate an increase in childhood cancers in Nigeria, warranting prominence and attention.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
October 22, 2024

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan hit record high: Report

Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, in Japan, have marked a record high for the third straight week, local media reported on Tuesday

Patients in German hospital
October 22, 2024

Kwara govt to vaccinate one million children against polio: Official

The Kwara government says over one million children across the 16 local government areas of the state will be vaccinated under the polio vaccination campaign

Vaccination
October 21, 2024

Enugu govt. announces outbreak of cholera, urges residents to take precautions 

He said the ministry had initiated all necessary steps to de-escalate the situation.

October 21, 2024

Edo recorded 240 cases of Lassa fever, 21 deaths in four months: Official 

According to Mr Egbefo, the disease affects countless lives and places a strain on healthcare systems.

Lassa fever infected patient
October 21, 2024

Employers urged to pay adequate attention to employees’ mental health

Ms Akinleye frowned at the way people with mental health challenges were stigmatised in society.

Stressed employee
October 21, 2024

China unveils obesity diagnosis, treatment guidelines

China’s National Health Commission has released its first set of guidelines to standardise the diagnosis and treatment of obesity.

Obese Chinese
October 20, 2024

Experts, survivor harp on early detection to enhance cancer treatment

Some medical experts and a cancer survivor, on Sunday, emphasised the need for regular screening and early detection of cancer to enhance treatment