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Health

March 12, 2024

Nigerians given psychiatric advice to deal with economic hardship

“Imbalance in the brain’s signalling chemicals most times is responsible for mental depression in many patients,” said a psychiatric doctor.

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba
March 12, 2024

Laos bans livestock movement to contain anthrax outbreak

One of the three confirmed cases was admitted to the intensive care unit of a provincial hospital, Lao national TV reported on Tuesday.

Laos Hospital (Credit: X)
March 12, 2024

NAFDAC, NSCDC partner to tackle adulterated, counterfeit products in North-West

Mr Gbolade, in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara, stated this during his visit to NAFDAC coordinator Garba Adamu on Tuesday in Sokoto.

NAFDAC, NSCDC OFFICIALS
March 12, 2024

NOA sensitises Jigawa residents to meningitis prevention, control

NOA has urged Jigawa residents to adopt good sanitation habits and sleep in well-ventilated rooms to stem the spread of cerebrospinal meningitis.

HOSPITAL
March 11, 2024

Over 500 Yobe residents recover from meningitis

Mr Umar said 22 deaths from meningitis had been recorded, with 564 patients fully recovered and the remaining 50 being observed and managed at Yobe isolation centres.

Meningitis
March 11, 2024

Oyo hospitals’ management board workers suspend seven-day warning strike

The union gave the Oyo government 21 days within which to start responding positively to all its demands.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
March 11, 2024

Katsina registers 40,000 women groups for empowerment

The Katsina government says it registered about 40,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) to establish a comprehensive database.

KATSINA WOMEN AND GIRLS
March 10, 2024
Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
March 9, 2024

Maternal Health: Presidential adviser urges Sokoto to seek homegrown solutions

She also noted Sokoto’s selection to focus on accelerating the reduction of maternal and newborn deaths, stressing the urgency of the initiative.

pregnant woman