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Health

June 15, 2024

Haematologist tasks Nigerians on voluntary blood donation

The haematologist explained that regular blood donors have the opportunity to have regular medical checkups.

Blood donation
June 14, 2024

Groups distribute sanitary pads, hygiene kits to IDP schools in Abuja

Maryam Ibrahim, a junior student at the school, expressed appreciation to the NGOs for their support.

Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp
June 14, 2024

FG to introduce electronic blood management system: Minister

According to Mr Yuguda, blood transfusions and blood products help patients live longer and with a higher quality of life.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
June 14, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: NBMA urges caution as Nigeria records 30 deaths

She called on Nigerians to be alert and report any case of cholera to the nearest hospital.

Cholera patients
June 14, 2024

Jigawa government recruits 300 animal health workers

The Jigawa government has recruited 300 community-based animal health workers.

Goats and Rams
June 13, 2024

Nigerian soldiers struggling with battle fatigue, PTSD, substance abuse: Army Chief Lagbaja

Mr Lagbaja said the “prevailing incidents of drug and substance abuse, as well as PTSD, among troops deployed in theatres of operation is quite worrisome.”

Combatants and Boko Haram
June 13, 2024

One out of four drug addicts in Nigeria is female: NDLEA

He described women as caregivers and key nurturers, adding that NDLEA was taking sensitisation to the grassroots to address the drug abuse menace.

Illicit drugs
June 13, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill mifepristone

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, unanimously upheld access to a widely available abortion pill, rejecting a challenge from anti-abortion groups.

mifepristone
June 13, 2024

Avian influenza cases increased to 92 in 12 countries: WHO

The WHO DG said that surveillance of flu viruses among animals globally must also be intensified.

WHO
June 12, 2024

Tinubu loves Nigerian doctors, wants them to remain in Nigeria: Shettima

The vice president urged Nigerian doctors to stay back at home and not leave to seek greener pastures abroad.