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Health

September 2, 2024

Edo confirms six diphtheria cases, two deaths

Mr Ojeifo disclosed in an interview with journalists in Benin on Monday that the two deaths were from the six confirmed cases of diphtheria recorded during the same period.

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
September 1, 2024

Enugu govt. approves construction of 250-bed hospital

He said the hospital would equally serve as a citadel of medical research and training.

Peter Mbah
September 1, 2024

NAFDAC urges exclusive breastfeeding to lower risk of ovarian cancer

The NAFDAC boss added that the situation was also associated with longer-term health benefits.

Breastfeeding mother
September 1, 2024

FG urged to reactivate presidential task force on COVID-19 to tackle mpox outbreak

He said that the presidential task force, which was instrumental in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, could play a crucial role in curbing the spread of mpox.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
September 1, 2024

Lions Club International District 404B4 new governor to tackle diabetes as focus area

Mr Fatoki acknowledged the ongoing work of the club and expressed his commitment to collaboration.

Lions Club
August 31, 2024

Tinubu’s government warns Nigerian youths against drug addiction

Ms Ibrahim, represented by a director in the ministry, Alu Mohammed, said the government would leave no stone unturned in eradicating the menace of hard drugs.

HAUL OF DRUGS
August 31, 2024

FG’s healthcare reforms attracted $4.8 billion in potential investment: Shettima

Mr Shettima highlighted the government’s commitment to revitalising the healthcare system, with reforms anchored on a robust roadmap to tackle persistent issues.

Kashim Shettima
August 31, 2024

JOHESU condemns prolonged abduction of doctor, backs NARD’s nationwide strike

The union highlighted the vulnerability of healthcare workers, emphasising that the persistent kidnappings undermined healthcare delivery to citizens.

JOHESU
August 31, 2024

18,000 suspected mpox cases, 629 deaths recorded in DRC: WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said he also had the opportunity to meet with the UN Country Team.

Monkeypox
August 31, 2024

Lagos probes Akwa Ibom CP Ayilara’s death to prostate cancer surgery   

Mr Abayomi said that the panel headed by the Chief Medical Director, LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo, would submit a comprehensive report on the matter in seven days.

Akwa Ibom CP, Waheed Ayilara