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Health

October 7, 2023

Gov. Yusuf orders rehabilitation of general hospital in Kano

Mr Yusuf gave the order during a surprise assessment visit to the hospital.

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Credit: Facebook)
October 7, 2023

NASS pledges improved budgetary provision for cancer care

The National Assembly pledged an improved budgetary provision for cancer care in the country.

National Assembly
October 7, 2023

Malaria: Kwara govt to distribute over two million treated nets

According to the statement, Ms Buraimoh, who described malaria as a killer disease, urged residents, especially women, to use the nets judiciously.

Mosquito nets
October 7, 2023

FMC Ebute Metta cancer centre will reduce cost of treatment: Director

“We want to ensure that ordinary Nigerians can also have access to the best possible care in the treatment of cancer,” he said.

Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos (Credit: FMC)
October 7, 2023

One billion people suffer from eye disorder worldwide: Specialist

Presbyopia is an eye condition in which the eye slowly loses the ability to focus quickly on objects that are close up.

Eye disorder (McDonald Eye Care Associates)
October 6, 2023

Lalong says FG to review agreement with JOHESU

The Minister of Labour and Employment revealed this during a meeting with members of JOHESU in his office onThursday in Abuja.

Simon Lalong, JOHESU
October 4, 2023

Reps task health ministry, institutions on mental health

According to him, suicide is seen as a taboo in most parts of the country and hidden by families due to cultural factors.

House of Reps
October 4, 2023

FG signs MOU with 12 pharmaceutical coys on drug security

“The 12 pharmaceutical companies will be branding 33 products for the health insurance ecosystem in the first phase,’’ he said.

NHIS Executive Secretary Mohammed-Nasir Sambo
October 4, 2023

Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa upscale campaign against air, waterborne diseases

Officials of the health agencies and other stakeholders said the states had initiated viable programmes to enhance awareness-creation activities on diseases.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
October 4, 2023

Buni lauds UNDP for post-insurgency recovery assistance

Mr Buni gave the commendation while receiving UNDP resident representative Mohamed Yahya in Damaturu.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni