Category: Health
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Avian influenza hits Kebbi as govt. intensifies control measures
Dr Alheri Ibrahim-Sanchi, the Director, Veterinary Services, Kebbi Ministry of Animal Husbandry, says the state government has stepped-up efforts to mitigate the spread of avian influenza that reared its ugly head in the state.
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Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Kaduna reduces waiting time by 75% — Medical Director
The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa-Kaduna said it has reduced waiting time at the emergency unit by 75 per cent to improve service delivery.
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BREAKING: Tinubu approves immediate upgrade of LUTH, JUTH, others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geo-political zones including Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), and University of Jos Teaching Hospital (JUTH). The upgrade of the key health infrastructure in the country was disclosed
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We will keep Nurses, Midwives happy – Presidency
The Federal Government is committed to addressing the concerns of Nurses and Midwives to keep them happy and boost service delivery, Dr Salma Anas-Kolo, Presidentual adviser on health, has affirmed.
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AFCON final: Cardiac society sends strong warning to Nigerians
The Nigerian Cardiac Society advises Nigerians to avoid getting overly excited during games and emotional events.
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AFCON Final: Don’t watch Nigeria v Cote d’Ivoire if you have heart condition – Doctor warns
An Akure-based medical practitioner and Chief Medical Director of Sckye Hospital, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has warned Super Eagles fans and football lovers who are highly emotional and have heart conditions to avoid Sunday’s final. Ikubese, who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on
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Eye care should be included in primary healthcare services – NOA
The President of Nigerian Optometrics Association (NOA), Dr Chimeziri Anderson, has called for the inclusion of eye care into primary healthcare services. He made the call when officials of a group called Sight Essilor Luxottica Foundation visited Gov. Alex Otti of Abia in Umuahia.
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TRAGEDY: Herbal medication leaves 2 dead in Kogi, others land in hospital
No fewer than two persons have been reported dead and two others hospitalised after drinking excess self-made herb in Kogi.
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UNICEF raises concern over high prevalence of FGM in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on stakeholders in the country to intensify efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
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Over 50% of imported pharmaceuticals’ certificates are fake – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said over 50 per cent of certificates of pharmaceutical products that are imported into Nigeria are fake.