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Edo health system back on course – Health Commissioner

WEBEdo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria has expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the state’s health sector, saying the milestones …

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90% of Nigerians not covered by health insurance, says Minister

WEBThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said on Tuesday that 90 per cent of Nigerians were not covered in the nation’s health …

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Vaccinate children against malaria, British health adviser counsels

WEBDr Ebere Anyachukwu, Health Adviser in British High Commission Abuja (BHC) has advised Nigerian parents to vaccinate their children against malaria once the …

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10 Health benefits of Ofada Rice

WEBHere are some health benefits of Ofada rice. 1. Good for bone health. Essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and folate are in Ofada rice. …

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2024: Expectations from Nigeria’s healthcare sector

WEBBy Sola Ogundipe. Nigerians have high hopes from the nation’s health industry in the year 2024, particularly in view of the plethora of challenges and unmet …

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Top 5 NGOs making real impact in Nigeria’s health sector

WEB2. MOCSOS: Mabel Oboh Centre for Save Our Stars. MOCSOS is the first Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Nigeria, set up to cater for entertainers with …

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Health challenges: 140 Nigerian youths to innovate homegrown …

WEBIn a move to combat pressing health issues in Nigeria, young minds from various healthcare fields, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Laboratory …

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FG to disburse N25bn healthcare enhancement funds to states

WEBThe Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare …

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Healthplus launches nigeria’s first ever digital epharmacy

WEBHealthPlus Limited is set to revolutionise the country’s pharmaceutical industry with the launch of Nigeria’s first-ever e-Pharmacy. Nigerians can now access a …

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Community pharmacists, Moniepoint explore digital financial …

WEBWith an average of 480,000 daily footfalls across over 6,000 community pharmacies in Nigeria, the ACPN plays a vital role in Nigeria’s healthcare system as …

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'Eye Can See': NEPL/Seplat Energy JV's initiative makes difference …

WEBLaunched in 2012, the “Eye Can See” initiative has made significant strides such as the delivery of over 96,000 eye treatments, distribution of more than 45,000 …

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Right to health at risk: WHO calls for change amidst inaction

WEBAs the world marks this year’s World Health Day today, (April 7), the World Health Organisation (WHO) is championing a campaign tagged “My health, my right” to …

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Over 200 new babies delivered in one Benue IDPs camp in one …

WEBIndications have emerged that the Ortese Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state recorded 200 new …

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Delta Health Commissioner, Onojame resumes, promises quality …

WEBThe Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojame, on 3rd January 2024 resumed office following the Yuletide celebrations, at the Ministry of Health in Asaba.

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Six cancer centres will be completed in two years — FG

WEBThe Federal Government has assured that the government will complete the construction of six new cancer centres in Nigeria in the next two years. The Coordinating …

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Researcher reveals insights into healthcare disparities with data

WEBA seasoned researcher with a robust background in health services research, pharmacoepidemiology, and health economics and outcomes research …

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breasts: Touching, Staring at women’s breasts makes men live …

WEBThe study, which was carried out over a period of five years, involved 500 men, half of whom were instructed to stare at women’s breasts in a lustful manner for no …

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Abuja: Health advocates protest, demand elimination of sugar in …

WEBBy Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja Health advocates have taken to the streets to demand the elimination of sugar in baby formula. Speaking at the advocacy rally, a member of …

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Breakthrough urine test could help men avoid unnecessary …

WEBA new urine test for prostate cancer detection is showing promise. The current standard test, the Prostate Specific Antigen, PSA, isn't very accurate at distinguishing …

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Artificial cells mimic nature opening door for medical advancements

WEBThe research, published in ‘Nature Chemistry’, could lead to advancements in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and diagnostics.

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NAFDAC seals bakeries, medicine stores, water factories in Plateau

WEBThe National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has sealed many unregistered bakeries for operating without the agency’s approval in …

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Five benefits of drinking Okra water

WEBSkin and Hair Benefits. Okra water contains vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and biotin, which can indeed benefit both skin and hair health. Vitamin C acts …

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AU appoints Tinubu as Healthcare Champion

WEBBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja. The African Union (AU) has appointed President Bola Tinubu as its Champion for Human Resources for Health and …

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World Health Day: Why Nigerians need innovative supplements

WEBAs Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark 2024 World Health Day, a global e-commerce direct selling firm, Qnet, has charged Nigerians to achieve holistic wellness …

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Organ shortage: Surgeons are saving human lives with pig kidneys

WEBSurgeons at NYU Langone Health renowned academic medical center lin New York, have performed the world's first combined heart pump and gene-edited pig …

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World Health Day: Obi decries poor budgetary allocation to health

WEBBy Chioma Obinna. As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Health Day, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has …

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