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Health

March 14, 2024

UATH performs first endourology laser surgery

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has successfully performed its first endourology laser surgery.

UNIABUJA
March 14, 2024

Lassa Fever: Epidemiologist tasks FG, states on adequate PPE supply

Also, data from the Africa CDC estimates 100,000 to 300,000 annual Lassa fever infections in West Africa, with approximately 5,000 deaths. 

LASSA FEVER; RODENTS
March 14, 2024

FG trains 57 front line health workers to enhance maternal, infant nutrition

Mrs Olubunmi sought establishment of crèches for breastfeeding mothers within the informal sectors.

health workers
March 14, 2024

Gender inequality responsible for global health crisis: WHO

The WHO report noted that women comprised 67 per cent of the paid global health and care workforce.

WHO
March 13, 2024

‘Japa’: Ondo govt. to replace over 1,000 doctors, nurses who left for greener pastures

“To reposition public health, we must agree that it is through collective efforts of all the stakeholders.”

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
March 13, 2024

‘Who can we cry to? Our babies need food, diapers’, Abuja nursing mothers lament

Some nursing mothers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the high cost of baby foods and diapers in Abuja.

BABY DIAPERS
March 13, 2024

Jos water authorities nab 44 for illegal mining, pollution at Lamingo dam

The Jos Water Services Corporation has decried illegal activities around the Lamingo water dam site, one of its raw sources.

PSWB
March 13, 2024

Under-five deaths dropped to 4.9 million in 2022: UN

“We owe it to all children to ensure they have access to the same health care and opportunities.’’

United Nations
March 13, 2024

Healthcare in danger under Tinubu, say public health doctors

Mr Isara said Mr Tinubu’s government ushered in mass public health issues.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
March 13, 2024

Pharmacists seek intervention fund to boost local drug production

Mr Oladigbolu said the intervention was crucial and vital to transform drug production in the country.

Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria