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UNICEF, Bayelsa govt, media holds dialogue on child nutrition
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: UNICEF, Bayelsa govt, media holds dialogue on child nutritionFrom Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has advocated for increased interest from the Bayelsa State government and the media on reportage of child nutrition and breastfeeding…
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LUTH’s ob-gyn ward gets face-lift
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: LUTH’s ob-gyn ward gets face-liftBy Doris Obinna Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has lauded corporate bodies for contributing to the hospital’s infrastructural renewal and renovation. This was as the hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology Ward…
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UNICEF, UK float new project for North East children
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: UNICEF, UK float new project for North East childrenFrom Fred Ezeh, Abuja The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK Government have jointly floated a new humanitarian intervention project…
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FG, medical experts task citizens on healthy living
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: FG, medical experts task citizens on healthy livingFrom Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government and some medical experts have tasked Nigerians to take care of their health. The advice was given during a 3-day stakeholder meeting in…
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We remain committed to making NAUTH best in Nigeria, says CMD, Ugboaja
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: We remain committed to making NAUTH best in Nigeria, says CMD, UgboajaFrom David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Chief Medical Director of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State, Associate Professor Joseph Ugboaja has reiterated the vision of his administration…
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EU allocates N75m to fight diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: EU allocates N75m to fight diphtheria outbreak in NigeriaTargets 1,585,080 in Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Osun From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The European Union (EU) has allocated the sum of N75 million to prevent the spread of diphtheria in Nigeria….
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Ekiti ASUSS begins full health insurance scheme for members
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: Ekiti ASUSS begins full health insurance scheme for membersFrom Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools(ASUSS) Ekiti State chapter, has commenced full operation of its Health Insurance Scheme. Announcing the programme at its State…
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Group, photographer partner to fight obesity
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: Group, photographer partner to fight obesityBy Cosmas Omegoh The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), an advocacy group for the reduction of sugary drinks and celebrity photographer Aisha Augie-Kuta, have launched the #BigBelleFitKillPerson campaign targeting…
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KNCV Wellness on Wheel tests 912 people in Benue, confirm six cases
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: KNCV Wellness on Wheel tests 912 people in Benue, confirm six casesAs part of activities to mark the 2023 World Tuberculosis week, KNCV clinic/Wellness on Wheels, (WOW truck) has embarked on free TB testing and treatment across some communities in Benue…
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Bleaching creams causes cancer, prolong healing of wounds- Prof. Adeyeye, DG NAFDAC
Categories: HealthContinue Reading: Bleaching creams causes cancer, prolong healing of wounds- Prof. Adeyeye, DG NAFDAC… flag-off sensitization on harmful effects of bleaching creams From Gyang Bere, Jos The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye…
