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Health

April 14, 2023

Health minister Ehanire backs Reps bill to prevent medical doctors from travelling after graduation

Minister Ehanire, however, insists that the intention of the bill is good because it is talking about curbing brain drain of doctors.

Osagie Ehanire
April 14, 2023

UK woman infected with dengue fever in France

Dengue fever is becoming more prevalent in parts of Europe due to climate change, researchers on Friday warned after a woman from the UK was infected.

Dengue Mosquito
April 14, 2023

Number of Kaduna children dying because of malnutrition reducing: Official

The Kaduna government says its high-impact cost-effective nutrition interventions have led to a steady decline in the number of children dying of severe malnutrition.

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai
April 13, 2023

Polluted air affects heart health: Research

Author of the study said that deaths from cardiovascular disease increased on polluted days and two days afterwards.

heart
April 13, 2023

Expert cautions farmers on use of pesticides

“You can increase crop productivity without using pesticides and artificial fertiliser.

Pesticides (Credit: Punch)
April 13, 2023

Study links shisha smoking with heart diseases

Researchers said smoking shisha increases the risk of heart diseases in adults.

SHISHA SMOKING
April 13, 2023

Aussie state records first tetanus death since 1993

“Tetanus is a rare but potentially fatal disease. Vaccination is the best protection against tetanus.”

NSW Ministry of Health
April 13, 2023

Health crisis informed anti-japa bill for doctors: APC Lawmaker

“Our population is more than 200 million, and the number of medical doctors we have is about 10,000. If care is not taken, maybe herbalists will take over.”

Doctors sthethoscope used to illustrate the story
April 12, 2023

China reports first human death caused by bird flu

China has notified the World Health Organisation (WHO) that a woman infected with the H3N8 bird flu died in March.

MORGUE
April 11, 2023

China wary about COVID-19, issues new vaccination plan

China’s National Health Commission on Monday unveiled the latest plan for COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccine