Health
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Kidney: Experts call for strict regulations on carbonated, alcoholic drinks
Experts in the treatment of kidney diseases have called for stricter regulations on carbonated and alcoholic drinks to stop the growing cases of organ failure in Nigeria. The experts lamented that these drinks contain high levels of sugar and other chemicals that can damage the kidneys over time, urging the…
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Japa: Doctors fault FG ban on leave of absence
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Joint Health Sector Unions have faulted the Federal Government’s ban on the issuance of leave of absence to health professionals going abroad. NARD and JOHESU said the Federal Government should rather address the pull factors making health workers migrate abroad in search…
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Lassa fever claims nine lives in Benue IDPs camps
Lassa fever has claimed nine lives in the past two months in Benue state. The state epidemiologist, Dr. Sam Ngishe, revealed this to newsmen on Thursday, Feb. 29, noting that some of the deceased were residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. Dr. Ngishe said: “From our report so far,…
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2,497 doctors and others have been recruited – Minister of Health
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate has said that 2,497 doctors, midwives/nurses and community health extension workers have been recruited in the last six months to bridge the manpower gap in the health sector due to the emigration of health workers. Pate revealed this at a press…
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Cancer: 1 Million Annual Deaths Likely In Africa By 2030 – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says cancer mortality in Africa could reach about one million deaths per year by 2030 if urgent measures are not taken. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti stated this in a statement to mark this year’s World Cancer Day. She said 573…
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Just in: one dead as C’River records Lassa fever outbreak
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over an outbreak of Lassa fever, which has already claimed one life in the Ejah Community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubra Local Government Area of the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk,…
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Just in: one dead as C’River records Lassa fever outbreak
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over an outbreak of Lassa fever, which has already claimed one life in the Ejah Community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubra Local Government Area of the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk,…
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FG warns of Meningitis outbreak in Nigeria
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM). Meningitis is more prevalent during the dry season. The government said the warning became imperative as the weather condition brings with it frequent upper respiratory tract infections that increase the risk of infection, especially with crowding and…
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8 tips for healthy eating
These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices. The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat…
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Doctors, nurses tackle NPHCDA, Sydani group over unpaid salaries
Doctors, nurses and Community Health Extension Workers under the Expanded Midwives Service Scheme faulted the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and Sydani Group over alleged four-month unpaid salary arrears. The eMSS was implemented by the Federal Government through the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency as part of efforts to…