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Health

December 17, 2023

200 people died of Lassa fever in 28 states across 114 LGAs: NCD

“Early diagnosis and treatment of the disease greatly increase the chances of patient’s survival.’’

Rats
December 17, 2023

NMA honours Gov. Zulum for contribution to health sector development

He urged the governor not to be distracted by people he referred to as enemies of progress.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
December 17, 2023

Yuletide: 100 indigent persons receive free medical screening in Ebonyi

She said that the intervention was in line with the spirit of the Christmas season.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
December 16, 2023

Coalition recommends taxes on sugary drinks to protect health of poor Nigerians

“It is a tax on products that are harmful to health.’’

Taiwo Oyedele
December 15, 2023

Political will needed to achieve universal health coverage: Official

Nigeria needs political will to achieve universal health coverage, says the medical director of Abuja FMC.

FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABUJA
December 15, 2023

FG, stakeholders collaborate to enhance menstrual hygiene

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Thursday collaborated with stakeholders to enhance menstrual hygiene among women and girls.

GIRLS HOLDING SANITARY PADS (Credit: BBC)
December 14, 2023

Sanwo-Olu to provide health palliatives for residents, subsidise prices of medication

The governor said the government was aware of the growing cost of pharmaceutical drugs in the country.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
December 14, 2023

Tobacco industry promoting ‘false evidence’ on e-cigarettes: WHO

“Kids are being recruited and trapped at an early age to use e-cigarettes and may get hooked on nicotine,’’ WHO chief said.

A feotus (Credit: Verwell Health) E-cigarette (Credit: Adelaide Vape Shop)
December 14, 2023

NAFDAC Yaba laboratory gets WHO prequalification approval

Mrs Adeyeye said it was a huge landmark achievement for the agency.

Mojisola Adeyeye
December 14, 2023

Kwara approves conversion of general hospital to KWASU teaching hospital

Ms El-Imam said the project would benefit the people of Kwara State and the nation at large.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq