Health

11 million people living with diabetes in Nigeria, says expert

A Medical Expert, Prof Zubairu Iliyasu from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, has disclosed that more than 11 million…

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Nigerian nurses protest over Primary Healthcare Centres closure, unpaid wages

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Abuja chapter on Thursday staged a protest over the alleged shutdown…

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Drugs law agency wants drug tests on National Youth Service Corps members

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National…

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1, 800 Candidates shortlisted for teaching appointments in Kwara state to undergo mandatory drugs test

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has shortlisted 1,800 applicants for teaching appointments in the state, who will undergo…

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Fallout of free antenatal care: Anambra state government records 102,643 child deliveries in 18 months

The outcome of free antenatal care and delivery policy by the Anambra State Government to cushion the effect of hardship…

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Minister approves recruitment of 34 resident doctors for federal capital territory hospitals

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the recruitment of 34 resident doctors for a…

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Licking of lips can cause dermatitis, says consultant doctor

A Consultant Dermatologist, Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has cautioned against often licking of lips, explaining that such can cause Lip Licker’s Dermatitis…

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Lagos state hospital repairs severe liver injury of 33-year-old patient

The medical team of Orile-Agege General Hospital, Lagos, has successfully performed a complex life-saving surgery on a 33-year-old, patient   Wasiu…

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Mother seeks support for 7-year-old child with stunt growth

A 30-year-old petty trader Taiye AbdulKareem has called on Nigerian Government and Nigerians, as well as corporate organisations, including Non-Governmental…

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Strange disease kills four university students in Kebbi

A strange disease has mysteriously killed four students of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero. Penpushing reports…

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