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Health

June 4, 2023

Resident doctors urge Tinubu to declare state of emergency in health sector

“We have resolved to give the new government some time to quickly resolve this issue, which is at the root of the current spate of massive brain drain in the sector.

President Bola Tinubu
June 3, 2023

Ekiti traditional ruler urges Nigerians to embrace regular exercise

He said that such exercise, if observed daily, would promote life quality and prevents chronic diseases.

Nigerians exercising
June 3, 2023

NMA tasks Tinubu on healthcare, congratulates Gov. AbdulRazaq

“We pray for divine guidance for our dynamic governor and we wish him a resounding success in this second tenure to the benefit of all Kwarans and the country at large,” he said.

Tinubu and Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
June 3, 2023

Sanwo-Olu pledges to build biggest children’s hospital in Africa

“We have our agenda, and it is our plan to build the biggest children’s hospital in Africa,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said at a special Jumat to mark his inauguration for a second term.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu at his second term swearing in
June 2, 2023

Tanzania declares end of first-ever Marburg viral outbreak

The Marburg is a deadly Ebola-like virus with a fatality rate of up to 88 per cent, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Marburg virus
June 2, 2023

Spain becomes first European country to allow women go on menstrual leave

To take menstrual leave, female workers in Spain require a doctor’s note.

Menstrual cramps
June 2, 2023

Menstrual Poverty: Expert says 44% Nigerian women, girls can’t afford N500 sanitary pad

“About 44 per cent of women and girls in Nigeria are experiencing period poverty as they cannot afford N500 sanitary pads.”

June 1, 2023

NAFDAC arraigns two businessmen for allegedly distributing fake drugs

However, their defence counsel, Emmanuel Okechukwu and A.C. Akonanya, objected, pointing out that the offences were bailable.

NAFDAC
June 1, 2023

Tobacco kills eight million Nigerians, other nationals annually: WHO

WHO says tobacco kills more than eight million people, including Nigerians, globally every year.

Nigerians smoking
May 31, 2023

Two million Nigerians benefitted from basic minimum package health services: NHIA

He said that NHIA Act would address out-of-pocket medical expenditure for Nigerians when fully implemented.

National Health Insurance Authority