Health

First world’s patient with modified pig kidney transplant dies

A 62-year-old man and the world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney conducted in March at Massachusetts General Hospital,…

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Drug administration agency shuts substandard bakeries, water factories in Rivers state

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down three unregistered bakeries and a sachet…

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Oyo state nurses threaten indefinite strike

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Oyo State chapter, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike…

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19 children feared killed by measles complications in Adamawa state

At least 19 children in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State have died in a suspected complication from…

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Ogun state government to close illegal veterinary outfits

Deborah Timothy (Intern) The Ogun State Government has disclosed readiness to clamp down on unlicensed veterinary outfits, as well as…

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Drugs Administration alerts Nigerians to banned soap

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against use of bath soap known…

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Richard Akinola Foundation launches health insurance scheme for the widows of Nigerian journalists, activists

The Richard Akinnola Foundation has launched health insurance scheme for the widows of Nigerian Journalists and activists, which is expected…

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Nigerian government raises alarm over circulation of fake gonorrhea anti-bacteria injection

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm against circulating suspected fake “Tandak Injections”…

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N400million debt: University College Hospital Management begs electricity company to give more time to repay

The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan in Oyo State has pleaded with the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)…

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Strike fallout: Ondo state government begins payment of resident doctors’ salary, allowances arrears

The Ondo State Government has commenced the payment of salary arrears to resident Doctors at the University of Medical Science…

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