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Health

September 6, 2023

UNICEF, FG to upgrade Jigawa drug store: Official

“In the wake of the pandemic, we borrowed space from hotels and some private organisations to store our consignment,” he said.

UNICEF and Gov. Umar Namadi
September 6, 2023

Warning Strike: Kano governor asks NLC to allow essential services to operate

Mr Muhammad promised the union that all its requests would be forwarded to Governor Abba Yusuf for necessary action.

NLC protest
September 6, 2023

Cancer cases in younger people rising globally: Researchers

Researchers estimated there had been a 79 per cent hike in new cancer cases in those under 50 between 1990 and 2019.

YOUNG CANCER PATIENT
September 4, 2023

Driverless taxis delay ambulance conveying injured patient; victim dies

Two driverless taxis delayed an ambulance carrying a critically injured patient who later died at a hospital, say the authorities in San Francisco.

Driverless taxi
September 3, 2023

Aisha Buhari condemns Nigeria’s healthcare system three months after husband’s regime

Mrs Buhari, in her Facebook story on Sunday, amplified the criticisms of a woman saying Nigerian doctors and medical systems are “ruining lives.”

Aisha Buhari
September 3, 2023

Oyo govt threatens legal action as FinRel Pharmacy reopens after shut down over vet laws violation

FinRel Pharmacy had broken a sealed-off order of the government shortly after it was shut down.

FinRel Pharmacy
September 2, 2023

Kogi resident doctors to embark on indefinite strike

The ultimatum was to give room for dialogue and engagement with the state government.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
September 1, 2023

Medical consultants beg FG to ensure security of doctors

He urged the governor not to relent in making Kogi a state where kidnappings would be a thing of the past, with zero worries.

Medical doctors in Nigeria
September 1, 2023

FG promises to strengthen traditional medicine for health coverage

“We must ensure that our traditional healers have access to proper training, research and resources.”

state for health and social welfare, Adetunji Alausa,
August 30, 2023

Expert warns youth against drug abuse

According to him, it is imperative to make youths understand the mental health implications of their action in abusing drugs.

Photo of people taking drugs (Credit: BBC)