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Health

June 22, 2024

Organisation seeks more blood donors to save lives

“The organisation is dedicated to promoting voluntary blood donations.’’

Blood donation (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)
June 22, 2024

Cholera: Oyo urges good hygiene, advises residents to report symptoms promptly

Mr Fagbemi said that oral cholera vaccines were available and effective in preventing outbreaks.

Cholera logo
June 22, 2024

Parents of children with sickle cell seek government support as treatment costs soar

She begged the government to come to her aid and that of other poor families.

Sickle cell patient
June 22, 2024

Reps minority leader calls for state of emergency on cholera

He said the outbreak highlights critical deficiencies in public health safety measures.

Kingsley Chinda
June 22, 2024

Abuja residents take preventive measures against cholera

She added that they strive to ensure that the students did not eat their food with unwashed hands.

Someone defecating in public
June 22, 2024

Oyo govt. rolls out measures to prevent cholera outbreak In public schools

Mr Adeniran urged parents, guardians, as well as school authorities to adhere to safety guidelines.

Governor Seyi Makinde
June 22, 2024

Governor Lawal to upgrade Zamfara specialist hospital to teaching facility

Mr Lawal said upgrading the hospital will transform the facility into the status of a teaching hospital of Zamfara University.

Governor Dauda Lawal
June 22, 2024

How to stay safe amid new wave of cholera across Nigeria

Lagos and several other states across Nigeria have reported a spike in cholera cases, marking one of the most severe outbreaks in recent history.

Cholera
June 22, 2024

LP faults Sanwo-Olu’s response to cholera outbreak, says his govt only issued ‘ineffectual advisory’

“To us in the Labour Party, it seems the state government does not appreciate the threats posed by the continued spread of the disease,” the party’s spokesperson said.

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
June 21, 2024

Delta govt. urges vulnerable persons to register for health insurance scheme

He said that an indigent required N7,000 to register for the scheme to access quality health care.

Sheriff Oborevwori