Category: Health
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Etinosa Idemudia opens up on struggle with infertility
A popular actress from Nigeria known as Etinosa Idemudia has opened up on how she struggled with infertility ten years ago.
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Health Ministry in trouble over funds meant for production of COVID-19 vaccine
The Federal Ministry of Health has entered into trouble with the House of Representatives Committee on Public Account probing utilisation of COVID-19 funds.
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How COVID-19 vaccines saved 1.4 million lives in Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe.
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NAFDAC speaks on circulation of substandard paracetamol
Following the recent story being circulated on social media alleging that nearly all paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria are under dosed, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said its aware of the report.
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GM denies patient died due to negligence in Daura hospital
The Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board has dismissed as false, social media reports on the death of a female patient at General Hospital Daura due to neglegence.
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Bring prostate matters out of the closet – By Francis Ewherido
I have been asked if I am not sharing too much information about my personal health on this column. For a private person who was very shy while growing up, I feel the same way sometimes.
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How to successfully withdraw from caffeine addiction
Mr Douglas Akuba, the Chief Executive Officer of Green Economy Alternative Africa and a Nutritionist, has outlined strategies that people can adopt to successfully reduce or end caffeine addiction.
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Japa: 10,697 medical laboratory scientists departed Nigeria for foreign land – MLSCN Registrar
Tosan Erhabor, Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, (MLSCN) has revealed that a total of 10,697 medical laboratory scientists had left the country. Erhabor told newsmen that a policy is being put together by the Federal Ministry of Health to address the problem.
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How to avoid dehydration, kidney problems during harmattan – Medical experts
As Nigerians experience the harmattan season, medical experts have advise them to ensure they drink enough water to avoid dehydration and some kidney-associated problems. The experts, from University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, advised
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Prepare for next pandemic – UN chief raises alarm
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19.