Health
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PWAN leads discussion on ending SGBV in Ebonyi as stakeholders recommend community enforced laws
A non-governmental, non-profit organization, Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), has led…
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Nigeria now biggest exporter of doctors — Lagos NMA
Nigeria’s Healthcare has witnessed an unprecedented crisis. This is evidenced by the distortions of COVID, skyrocketing foreign exchange, the high…
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WHO says 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly
Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, said that every year, an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer. …
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14m Nigerians abuse drugs – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to abuse harmful drugs.…
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Stroke prevention and other health benefits of farting
Farting is considered an inappropriate and unacceptable social behaviour but you would be surprised it has amazing health benefits. It…
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NAFDAC seeks death penalty for drug peddlers
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. …
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Retirement age for Nigerian doctors, healthcare workers now 65 years
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to…
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Chikwe Ihekweazu appointed acting WHO regional director for Africa
A former director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed as the acting regional…
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WHO meets as it grapples with depleted budget over US withdrawal
The executive board meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday was set to take on an atmosphere of…
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Nigeria on alert as Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of…
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