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Adenoiditis Affects Up To 5% Of Children Worldwide — Doctor Adenoiditis Affects Up To 5% Of Children Worldwide — Doctor
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Adenoiditis Affects Up To 5% Of Children Worldwide — Doctor

By Catherine Egwuom A paediatrician, Dr Leo Odudu, says adenoiditis affects approximately one to five per cent of children globally...

OAUTHC CMD Advocates Increased Investment In Paediatric Cardiac Services OAUTHC CMD Advocates Increased Investment In Paediatric Cardiac Services
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OAUTHC CMD Advocates Increased Investment In Paediatric Cardiac Services

By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director (CMD), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has called...

Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice
Education2 hours ago

Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice

Northwest University Kano has expelled 34 students after finding them guilty of examination malpractice, while several others have received various...

Audiologist Warns Against Excessive Earphone Use Audiologist Warns Against Excessive Earphone Use
Health12 hours ago

Audiologist Warns Against Excessive Earphone Use

An audiologist at Capital Healthcare, Mrs Akanchawa Emmanuel, has warned Nigerians against prolonged use of earphones at high volumes, saying...

CISLAC Backs NYSC Reforms, Calls For Transparency, Strong Implementation CISLAC Backs NYSC Reforms, Calls For Transparency, Strong Implementation
Health13 hours ago

CISLAC Backs NYSC Reforms, Calls For Transparency, Strong Implementation

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has described the Federal Government’s approval of comprehensive reforms to the National Youth...

FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy
Education15 hours ago

FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy

The Federal Government has announced plans to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS),...

FEC Approves Snakebite Centre, N93.9bn Health Interventions FEC Approves Snakebite Centre, N93.9bn Health Interventions
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FEC Approves Snakebite Centre, N93.9bn Health Interventions

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved four major health initiatives worth about N93.9 billion to...

Official Links 60% Of Malaria Cases To Environmental Factors Official Links 60% Of Malaria Cases To Environmental Factors
Health23 hours ago

Official Links 60% Of Malaria Cases To Environmental Factors

MalariaBy Toba AjayiDr Oluwatosin Fakayode, the Director of Public Health at the Kwara Ministry of Health, has said that about...

NIHR Transformed Nigeria’s Surgical Research In 10 Years – Hub Director NIHR Transformed Nigeria’s Surgical Research In 10 Years – Hub Director
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NIHR Transformed Nigeria’s Surgical Research In 10 Years – Hub Director

  By Abiodun Abegunde   Prof. Adesoji Ademuyiwa, Nigeria Hub Director, National Institute for Health Research Global Surgery Unit (NIHR...

NPC Charges New Commissioners To Advance Census, Birth Registration NPC Charges New Commissioners To Advance Census, Birth Registration
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NPC Charges New Commissioners To Advance Census, Birth Registration

The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged its newly inaugurated federal commissioners to strengthen preparations for Nigeria’s next population census...

30,000 Patients Benefit From Mangal’s Medical Outreach In Katsina 30,000 Patients Benefit From Mangal’s Medical Outreach In Katsina
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30,000 Patients Benefit From Mangal’s Medical Outreach In Katsina

By Abbas Bamalli The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation says no fewer than 30,000 vulnerable patients have benefited from its free...

Nigeria, Others Renew Push To End GBV Through Male Champions Nigeria, Others Renew Push To End GBV Through Male Champions
Health2 days ago

Nigeria, Others Renew Push To End GBV Through Male Champions

By Justina Auta Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering...

Rehabilitation Board Seeks More Funding, Workforce Rehabilitation Board Seeks More Funding, Workforce
Health2 days ago

Rehabilitation Board Seeks More Funding, Workforce

By Jessica Dogo The Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN), Dr Yusuf Rufai, has urged government...

Edo Seeks Federal Hospital Partnership On Mental Health Rehabilitation Edo Seeks Federal Hospital Partnership On Mental Health Rehabilitation
Health3 days ago

Edo Seeks Federal Hospital Partnership On Mental Health Rehabilitation

The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally...

Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre Retains Most Outstanding Oncology Award Four-peat Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre Retains Most Outstanding Oncology Award Four-peat
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Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre Retains Most Outstanding Oncology Award Four-peat

By Lilian U. Okoro The Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre (MLCC) has been named the “Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria” for...

Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Justice System To Combat GBV, Early Marriage Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Justice System To Combat GBV, Early Marriage
Health3 days ago

Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Justice System To Combat GBV, Early Marriage

‎By Jumoke Olaitan The Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (WOFCTTRA) has called for stronger community-based justice mechanisms to...

Stakeholders Seek Community-led Response To Dementia Challenges Stakeholders Seek Community-led Response To Dementia Challenges
Health3 days ago

Stakeholders Seek Community-led Response To Dementia Challenges

Some stakeholders have called for a community-led approach to addressing dementia in Nigeria, stressing the need for greater awareness, early...

VGADA Seeks Tech-driven Interventions To Counter Evolving Drug Threats VGADA Seeks Tech-driven Interventions To Counter Evolving Drug Threats
Health3 days ago

VGADA Seeks Tech-driven Interventions To Counter Evolving Drug Threats

The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has called for tech-driven and culturally grounded interventions to counter evolving drug...

World Scoliosis Day: Experts Seek Early Detection, End To Stigma World Scoliosis Day: Experts Seek Early Detection, End To Stigma
Health3 days ago

World Scoliosis Day: Experts Seek Early Detection, End To Stigma

Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, the Founder of Scoliosis Focus Foundation, has urged parents and caregivers to prioritise early detection of scoliosis...

Edo Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Drug Abuse, Trafficking Edo Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Drug Abuse, Trafficking
Health3 days ago

Edo Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Drug Abuse, Trafficking

The Edo Government has reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking through strengthened prevention, enforcement, treatment and...

BHCPF Disburses N339bn In 12 Years, N235bn Under Tinubu – Pate BHCPF Disburses N339bn In 12 Years, N235bn Under Tinubu – Pate
Health3 days ago

BHCPF Disburses N339bn In 12 Years, N235bn Under Tinubu – Pate

By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has disbursed N339 billion to states...

ABUAD Multi-system Hospital Records 50 Successful Kidney Transplants ABUAD Multi-system Hospital Records 50 Successful Kidney Transplants
Health4 days ago

ABUAD Multi-system Hospital Records 50 Successful Kidney Transplants

The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, says it has carried out no fewer than 50 successful kidney...

Expert Warns Pregnant Women Against Ignoring Eclampsia Symptoms Expert Warns Pregnant Women Against Ignoring Eclampsia Symptoms
Health4 days ago

Expert Warns Pregnant Women Against Ignoring Eclampsia Symptoms

By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, Abuja, has warned pregnant women...

Kwara Strengthens Integrated Healthcare Services For Vulnerable Groups Kwara Strengthens Integrated Healthcare Services For Vulnerable Groups
Health4 days ago

Kwara Strengthens Integrated Healthcare Services For Vulnerable Groups

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Kwara Government in collaboration with development partners have intensified advocacy for the integration of Sexual and...

FG Hails Nigeria’s CEDAW Re-election FG Hails Nigeria’s CEDAW Re-election
Health4 days ago

FG Hails Nigeria’s CEDAW Re-election

The Federal Government says Nigeria’s re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will strengthen...

Lecturers may down tools as AAU-ASUU protests non-implementation of 2025 agreement with Nigerian govt  Lecturers may down tools as AAU-ASUU protests non-implementation of 2025 agreement with Nigerian govt 
Education7 days ago

Lecturers may down tools as AAU-ASUU protests non-implementation of 2025 agreement with Nigerian govt 

The Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to embark on...

Sightsavers Empowers 2,878 Women, Girls With Disabilities Sightsavers Empowers 2,878 Women, Girls With Disabilities
Health1 week ago

Sightsavers Empowers 2,878 Women, Girls With Disabilities

By Justina Auta   Sightsavers Nigeria says it has empowered 2,878 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities in Kano...

Edo Stakeholders Validate Draft Policy On Digital GBV Edo Stakeholders Validate Draft Policy On Digital GBV
Health1 week ago

Edo Stakeholders Validate Draft Policy On Digital GBV

By Osayi Aghahowa Stakeholders on Monday validated the draft Edo Policy Framework on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), recommending technical inputs...

Korean Republic, UNICEF Partner Adamawa To Strengthen Routine Immunisation Korean Republic, UNICEF Partner Adamawa To Strengthen Routine Immunisation
Health1 week ago

Korean Republic, UNICEF Partner Adamawa To Strengthen Routine Immunisation

By Talatu Maiwada The Republic of Korea (ROK), in partnership with the Nigerian Government and UNICEF, is supporting the Adamawa...

Expert Urges Strategic Use Of N10bn Ebola Preparedness Fund Expert Urges Strategic Use Of N10bn Ebola Preparedness Fund
Health1 week ago

Expert Urges Strategic Use Of N10bn Ebola Preparedness Fund

A public health expert has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness is...

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