NAF offers free medical treatment against preventable diseases
…….in Kaduna community The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday offered free medical services to no fewer than 2,000 beneficiaries with preventable diseases at the Hayin Banki community in Kaduna,…
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First lady seeks lasting solution to end malaria scourge
The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for joint action to end the malaria scourge in Nigeria. Mrs Tinubu said on Friday in a statement issued by Busola Kukoyi to…
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NCDC raises alarm over life-threatening antimicrobial resistance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Director-General, NCDC Dr Jide Idris, raised the alarm on Saturday…
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on counterfeit drugs in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120…
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NCDC reports rising cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, urges vigilance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) cases across the country. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, during…
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Kwara signs MoU, upgrades Omu Aran’s Teaching Hospital
Biodun Esan, Ilorin Kwara State has signed an agreement to upgrade the Omu Aran General Hospital to a teaching hospital for the medical students of the Thomas Adewumi University (TAU)…
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NCDC raises concern over meningitis’ peak season of Nov–May
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, saying its peak season is between…
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Expert debunks sucking of breast as cancer prevention solution
An urologist, Dr Sam Adegboye, has debunked claims that frequent sucking of women’s breasts reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. Adegboye, who is the Assistant Chief Medical Officer and…
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Death toll in Lassa fever outbreak rises to 15
……..in Edo State Edo State has confirmed 15 deaths from Lassa fever since the outbreak of the disease in the state in December 2024. The Director of Public Health, Edo…
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Gov Yahaya hails Tinubu over FG’s takeover of Gombe hospital
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the takeover and conversion of the newly reconstructed state General Hospital Kumo into a Federal Medical…
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