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Health

December 13, 2023

Supreme Court to review access to abortion pill in U.S.

A federal judge had earlier asked the FDA to suspend the approval of mifepristone and recall it from the market.

mifepristone
December 13, 2023

FG unveils health sector initiative, targets universal coverage

The WHO boss said Nigeria has many achievements to be proud of.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
December 13, 2023

Foundation trains 150 Kwara pupils in CPR skills

“One cannot resuscitate someone that collapses alone.’’

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December 12, 2023

Stakeholders demand legislative review on compulsory treatment of gunshot victims

Mr Oga said it was a strategic move that would foster a quicker response to gunshot victims.

Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed
December 11, 2023

Over 1,100 anthrax cases recorded across five African countries: WHO

A total of 1,166 suspected and 37 confirmed cases have been recorded in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Anthrax disease
December 11, 2023

Kebbi governor promises regular pay to prevent workers from leaving state hospitals

This was announced in a statement signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Ahmed Idris, on Monday.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
December 9, 2023

FG bans use of rapid test-kits for blood screening

“This campaign is to bring voluntary blood donation to the consciousness of the citizens.’’

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
December 8, 2023

Poor functional primary health centres responsible for newborn, maternal deaths: Presidency

“The PHC should be linked to a secondary care facility to ease referrals of cases requiring more expert attention.”

Photo of a dilapidated hospital used to illustrate this story (Credit: Punch Newspaper)
December 8, 2023

U.S. approves two ‘breakthrough’ gene therapies for sickle cell treatment

In 2020, the investors of the treatment method won the Nobel Prize in chemistry.

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
December 8, 2023

Excessive protein intake by pregnant women can cause miscarriage: Gynaecologist 

“Ammonia toxicity decreases embryonic and fetal survival, growth and development,” stated the gynaecologist.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN