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Health

September 15, 2022

Expert raises alarm over increasing rate of mental disease in Plateau

“In Plateau, no household and community is exempted from mental disorder; from anxiety disorder, to depression and suicide, among others.

Mad people
September 15, 2022

NPHCDA urges Nigerians to get COVID-19 vaccine

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has again appealed to Nigerians to get COVID-19 vaccines.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
September 14, 2022

Tuberculosis killed 110,000 South Africans: Official

The deputy minister said more than one million tuberculosis patients have succumbed to the disease in the country since 2010.

Minister Dhlomo
September 14, 2022

Soludo launches telemedicine hub to address dearth of healthcare workers in Anambra

The pilot hub, situated at Comprehensive Medical Centre, Awkuzu, is connected to 10 other health centres in different communities.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo
September 14, 2022

Ondo, Edo, Bauchi recorded highest Lassa fever cases: NCDC 

Ondo, Edo and Bauchi recorded 70 per cent of the 909 confirmed cases and 170 deaths from Lassa fever cases.

Lassa fever
September 14, 2022

Gambia suspends sales of paracetamol syrup after many children die

WHO officials said the evidence pointed not to paracetamol but to an infectious origin such as polluted water

syrup
September 14, 2022

Over half of U.S. adults unhappy with healthcare system: Poll

Black and Hispanic adults were especially concerned, with around 60 per cent worrying about access to healthcare.

A healthworker in a hospital ward
September 13, 2022

17 million people in Europe have long COVID symptoms: WHO

Research findings were announced Tuesday on the lasting effects of a COVID-19 infection, known as long COVID.

COVID-19/WHO
September 12, 2022

Sonia Ekweremadu publicly appeals for kidney donation

In a social media post, Ms Ekweremadu admitted that her medical condition was responsible for her parents’ legal battles in the UK.

September 12, 2022

Nigeria lost 500 medical chiefs in two years over working conditions: MDCAN

Medical workers are seeking prompt payment of wages and better working conditions in other countries.

Medical doctors in Nigeria