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Health

August 25, 2023

Medical consultants task Nigerians on oral hygiene, regular visits to dental clinics

She said Nigerians must imbibe the character of regular check-ups of their teeth.

A patient at dental clinic
August 24, 2023

Diphtheria: Bauchi begins vaccination as it records 26 deaths

Mr Mohammed said the vaccination exercise will run from August 24 to September 2, 2023.

Diphtheria
August 24, 2023

SON warns manufacturers against fake certification marks

He noted that those into the fraudulent act would face the wrath of the law.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
August 24, 2023

Suspected cases of anthrax in Ondo negative: Commissioner

He, however, advised residents of the state to cooperate with health officials and also report any suspicious cases immediately.

Anthrax disease
August 24, 2023

GLUCOZIL: NAFDAC approves Ambrose Alli University’s herbal medicine for diabetes

“GLUCOZIL is a natural product that is prepared for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.”

A composite of NAFDAC logo and GLUCOZIL herbal drug used to illustrate the story
August 24, 2023

Inflation, COVID-19 pushed 68 million more people into extreme poverty: Report

“Poor people were hurt the most because they have to spend more for basic necessities such as food and fuel.”

POOR ASIANS (Credit : CNBC)
August 23, 2023

Eastern DRC: WFP says 4.4 million Congolese battling hunger, malnutrition

While WFP managed to provide food aid to some 1.2 million people in July, funding has almost dried up.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
August 22, 2023

Schools closed in India amid rising cases of eye flu

Symptoms of the disease include redness, itching and tearing of the eyes.

Conjunctivitis
August 22, 2023

UK nurse Lucy Letby gets life sentence for murdering seven newborn babies

Her responsibility was to care for premature and vulnerable babies.

Lucy Letby being arrested at home in Chester (Photo Cheshire Constabulary AFP)
August 21, 2023

Health minister vows to end medical tourism

He noted that there was a gap in health outcomes that needed to be improved upon.