Health
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Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least…
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Tattoo ink weakens vaccine effectiveness — Study
•Tattoo being drawn on human skin Tattoo ink doesn’t just stay in the skin. New research shows it rushes…
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Abuja doctors threaten total service shutdown over abduction of colleague
Members of the Nigerian Medical Association, Federal Capital Territory (NMA-FCT) chapter, have threatened a total shutdown of services and embark…
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Cockroaches secretly poisoning indoor air
Cockroach infestations don’t just bring creepy crawlers; they fill homes with allergens and bacterial toxins that can trigger asthma and…
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19 demands of Resident Doctors as nationwide strike enters day 5
On Saturday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced a total and indefinite nationwide strike over unmet demands. …
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Patients stranded, discharged as resident doctors strike nationwide
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced an indefinite strike on Saturday, grounding activities in hospitals across the country.…
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FG pledges to release N11.995bn arrears to doctors, other health workers within 72 hours
The federal government has promised to release N11.995 billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including the…
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FG owes health workers N38bn allowances – Resident Doctors
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), on Monday said the Federal Government owes doctors and other health workers across…
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Resident doctors to commence indefinite nationwide strike Nov 1
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1, 2025.…
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WHO wants Africa to prioritise mental health management
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to take decisive action to integrate mental health and psychosocial support…
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