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Health

March 28, 2023

Gov. Adeleke recalls suspended Osun Health Insurance Scheme boss

A report had indicted the OHIS executive secretary and another of abuse of office, mismanagement of public resources, and serial violations of the public service regulations and laws.

Executive Secretary, Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), Niyi Oginni
March 28, 2023

Japan to cull over 500,000 chickens to stop bird flu spread

Local administration on Tuesday said more than 500,000 chickens would be culled in the Japanese region of Hokkaido due to a new bird flu outbreak.

Bird
March 28, 2023

Bauchi records 7,806 cases of tuberculosis

“Diagnosing tuberculosis in children is a challenge, but we have decided to use their stools as samples.’’

Tuberculosis patient
March 27, 2023

Russia’s war has put Ukrainian children at risk of depression, other mental issues: Zelensky

Russia’s war in Ukraine has forced almost 2.7 million Ukrainian schoolchildren to adopt online and hybrid learning system.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian children
March 26, 2023

Naira scarcity affecting Nigerians’ mental health, expert says

Mr Arikpo urged Nigerians to find ways to manage stress with or without government’s help.

Naira and mental stress
March 26, 2023

Stakeholders decry absence of GBV court in Ebonyi

The stakeholders noted that the nonavailability of a special court for GBV cases posed a challenge for victims to seek speedy justice.

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
March 26, 2023

Meningitis: Avoid overcrowded, poorly ventilated areas, doctor cautions

The medical professional advised Nigerians to get vaccinated against meningitis and stay up-to-date with booster doses.

Meningitis
March 25, 2023

Ekiti govt raises concern over residents’ poor disposition to cleanliness

The deputy governor expressed the government’s zealousness to prosecute the monthly programme to safeguard the populace’s health and avert untimely death.

Monisade Afuye
March 24, 2023

Anambra detected 8,000 tuberculosis cases in one year: Official 

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, gave the statistics at a news conference to mark the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day in Awka on Friday.

Tuberculosis patient
March 24, 2023

Plateau govt concerned over TB outbreak

Mr Ndam spoke at a sensitisation and screening to mark the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day, in Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area.

Tuberculosis patient