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Health

January 16, 2024

Ekiti varsity teaching hospital doctors, health workers suspend strike

The hospital’s chief medical director, Kayode Olabanji, announced that at least twenty people, allegedly involved in the ugly act, had been arrested.

Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
January 16, 2024

Doctors warn against growing respiratory infections in Turkey

Turkish doctors have warned the public to take urgent measures as hospitalisations due to respiratory infection cases have risen sharply.

COVID patients
January 16, 2024

Tanzania issues high alert over red eye disease outbreak

Mr Ruggajo said the symptoms include red eye disease including itching of the eyes and a burning sensation.

Flag of Tanzania
January 15, 2024

Ekiti resident doctors declare indefinite strike after hoodlums attack hospital, steal corpse

The hoodlums destroyed facilities and whisked away a corpse suspected to be the father of one of them.

DOCTORS
January 15, 2024

Borno enrols 115,628 vulnerable persons in health scheme

“The total enrollment across the state now stands at 115,628 done in 162 PHCs across 25 LGAs,” Mr Abba said.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
January 14, 2024

Cross River govt. moves to contain cholera outbreak in two LGAs

Mr Ayuk confirmed that one case was identified in Obubura and two in Biase.

Cholera patients
January 14, 2024

FG plans policy review to enhance quality of life of cancer patients: Official

Mr Nwokwu said that the policy, inaugurated in 2021, was meant to institutionalise hospice and palliative care services in Nigeria.

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

Nigerian youths urged to shun drug abuse to stay alive

“The long-term consequences of drug use among youths can have severe impacts on various aspects of their lives,” said the psychologist.

Drug abuse
January 12, 2024

NAPTIP, UNODC, Lagos commit to combat human trafficking

NAPTIP and UNODC have called for more collaborative efforts to combat human trafficking in Nigeria.

Victims of human trafficking used to illustrate the story
January 12, 2024

Peter Obi announces donation of N75 million to Catholic hospital

The Labour Party leader commended the hospital for the wonderful work they are doing in the areas of health, education and poverty reduction.

PETER OBI AT Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital