Outbreak of diphtheria hits FCT, kills 4-year-old in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced the outbreak of diphtheria infection in some parts of the capital city. The Director, FCT Public Health Department, Dr. Sadiq Abdulrahman, announced…
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Heart failure affects over 64m people worldwide – Don
Prof. Philip Kolo of the Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin, on Friday postulated that Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) affects more than 64 million people worldwide. Kolo said this in…
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Noodles produced in Nigeria pass NAFDAC test, fit for consumption
….free of Ethylene Oxide The National Agency of Food Drugs (NAFDAC) on Thursday said that noodles produced in the country did not contain Ethylene Oxide or its metabolism. Prof. Mojisola…
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Health workers suspend 12-day strike after engaging Tinubu
Health workers’ union under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 12-day-old strike. Mr Obinna Ogbonna, JOHESU National Vice President said this on Monday to newsmen.…
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FG, health worker’s meeting deadlocked, JOHESU strike continues
A meeting between the federal government and the striking health workers, under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), has ended in a deadlock. The National Vice Chairman…
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Ipetumodu: 80-Bed Hospital facilitated by Femi Adesina, commissioned
An 80-bed hospital equipped with modern medical equipment which was facilitated by the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina was on Tuesday commissioned for the Ipetumodu…
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UCH doctors join national body in warning strike
Resident Doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan have joined in the five-day warning strike called by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). UCH chapter president, Dr Abiodun…
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FG inaugurates ‘NigComHealth’ to improve health sector
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on Monday inaugurated “NigComHealth’ platform to transform the healthcare sector in the country. The Minister, Prof. Isa Pantami, unveiled the Nigeria Communications…
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Nursing mothers counselled to practice exclusive breastfeeding
The Programme Coordinator, Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), Mrs Rosemary Adaji, has advised nursing mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding in order to safeguard their babies’ health. Adaji who gave the advice…
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WHO charges on new tools to stave off malaria, save lives
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to implement new and existing anti-malaria interventions including the use of its pilot vaccine programme to save lives, particularly in Africa. WHO’s…
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