Category: Health
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Lagos doctors threaten strike
Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild have appealed to the Lagos State Government to expedite the implementation of the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for medical doctors in the state.
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Medical doctors in Yobe shun NLC strike
The Yobe chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dissociated itself from the ongoing nationwide strike embarked by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
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Woman diagnosed with rare condition that makes her appear drunk
A 50-year-old woman who visited hospital seven times with slurred speech and extreme tiredness, only to be discharged with a diagnosis of being drunk, had a rare condition that gave her the appearance of being intoxicated. This happened even after saying she had not been drinking.
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Stephanie Coker shares life-threatening struggle with PCOS
Media personality and actress, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun has opened up on her life-threatening struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
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Ruth Kadiri laments lack of vaccines in hospitals
Popular Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has raised alarm over the unavailability of vaccines for babies in hospitals as she implores the government to look into the issue.
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Tinubu’s one-year in office: More Nigerians distressed now than before – Psychiatrists
Dr Taiwo Obindo, President of Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has averred that more Nigerians are distressed now than before, and that, that may inflict mental health conditions on more Nigerians.
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HPV vaccine preventing cancer not reducing population – Dr Olatunji
Contrary to insinuations in public domain, the Government of Oyo state has sensitized the public on the importance of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, saying it is not in anyway harmful or an avenue to reduce population of Africa.
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Reps seek free medicare for pregnant women
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to mandate public healthcare institutions to provide free medical treatment for pregnant women during and after delivery.
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Health minister cautions Nigerians against excess salt consumption
Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians against excess intake of salt and sodium, saying it could cause hypertension and other heart diseases. Pate said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 2024 Salt Awareness
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How vaccination can help avert diseases caused by HPV
Stakeholders in the health sector have emphasised the role of vaccination in averting diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV).