Health
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WHO slashes management team after US funding cuts
The head of the World Health Organisation told staff Wednesday the UN agency was reducing its management team by nearly…
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Excess salt intake bad for human health, FG counters Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
The Federal government has warned that excess intake of salt can cause health challenges, including high blood pressure, stroke and…
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Nigerian surgeon leads life-saving surgery in UK for girl born with heart outside chest
When Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Ikenna Omeje, stepped into the operating theatre on April 16, 2025, it wasn’t just…
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Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys, may…
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WHO urges halt to health workers performing female genital mutilation
The World Health Organisation said today it wanted a code of conduct to bar medical workers from performing female genital…
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Lagos Govt’ll address shortfall of 33,000 doctors – Health Commissioner
Lagos State Government on Wednesday, disclosed it has put measures in place to address the shortfall in the number of…
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Lagos has shortfall of 66,000 doctors, nurses – State Govt
Lagos State Government has revealed that the state needs an additional 33,000 doctors and another 33,000 nurses to provide adequate…
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Patients stranded as strike cripples health centers in Abuja
Patients, especially those in the rural communities, including nursing mothers, are having serious challenges in accessing healthcare services as a…
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Lassa fever death toll hits 127, three states worst hit – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever has claimed 127 lives across 18 states in…
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Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after embryos mix-up
A woman in Australia has unknowingly given birth to a stranger’s baby, after her fertility clinic accidentally implanted another woman’s…
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