Tag: Health
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Allah has accepted your prayers concerning my health, Buhari assures Nigerians
…condoles with the govt and people of Kano State over the passing away of their illustrious son, Alhaji Audu Adahama President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday assured patriotic Nigerians that have been organizing prayer sessions on his behalf concerning his health challenges that their prayers have been answered as he now feels much better and more…
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Disclose your health status or face legal action – Group tells Buhari
The Foundation for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, FHRACC, has threatened to institute legal action against President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to declare his health status, as well as the amount he spent to treat himself in the United Kingdom. FHRACC National President, Alaowei Ebikonbowei handed down the threat in a statement on Saturday.…
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Just in: Muslim clerics in Borno begin 10-day prayer, fasting for Buhari’s health
Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri,Borno, on Friday said on Friday they had commenced 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Malam Uma Bolori who spoke on behalf of the clerics said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Maiduguri on Friday. He said, ‘’Our prayer is what…
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Saraki speaks with Buhari, says he is in good spirit
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari is in good spirit. Saraki who made the revelation via his official Twitter handle, said Buhari is in good spirit while stressing that the president joked about his attitude of working late into the night. Happy to have spoken with @NGRPresident @MBuhari tonight. He…
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Women engaging in sex before 18 at greater risk of cervical cancer – Commissioner
The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Kunden Deyin says research has shown that women who engage in active sex before age of 18 are more prone to cervical cancer. Deyin told newsmen on Tuesday in Jos that such case could occur because the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) easily infected a young woman’s cervix due…
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FG laments lack of engineers for cancer machines repairs
The Federal Government has decried the lack of biomedical engineering companies to fix broken cancer treatment machines in the country. Dr Ramatu Hassan, National Coordinator, National Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja She said the country lacked biomedical…
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World Cancer Day: Consultant wants FG to create more cancer centres
Dr.Tijani Oseni, a consultant and family physician has urged the Federal Government to build functional and well-equipped cancer centres across the country for the treatment of the disease. Oseni made the call on Saturday, noting that the 2017 edition World Cancer Day was observed well in Auchi Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo. The World…
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USAID trains leaders on diarrhea campaign
The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) said it had trained 722 faith-based community leaders in Benue as part of its strategy to promote the campaign against diarrhea in the state. Mrs. Ayodele Iroko, USAID Chief of Party for the Sustainability of Health Outcomes in Private Sector, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Makurdi…
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Stress: Medical Practitioner advises Nigerians to take health care seriously
Dr.Richard Okoye, proprietor, Save- A- Life Mission Hospital, Port Harcourt, has advised Nigerians to pay adequate attention to their health. Okoye gave the advice on Thursday in Port Harcourt at a Seminar on stress organised by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Rivers Chapter. ‘’We should pay attention to our health; the only wealth we have…
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Bauchi expectant mothers lauds govt. for supporting anti-natal programme
Some expectant mothers in Bauchi State have commended the State Government and its Development Partners for providing and equipping Anti-Natal Clinic (ANC) with essential lifesaving drugs for pregnant women. Some clinics in the state now have lifesaving drugs for mothers and their babies during anti-natal. Mrs Hafsa Dahiru, one of the beneficiaries told newsmen that…