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Group Calls for Suspension of Dr. Unogu’s Confirmation as Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital CMD

EditorSeptember 24, 2024

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

*issues 2 weeks ultimatum A coalition of civil society and human rights groups, Joint National Actions Front Nigeria, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, the Chief...

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Tuberculosis: Men more likely to be affected, less likely to seek care- Don

Joe AbuchiSeptember 23, 2024

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

By Hassan Zaggi An Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care at Birmingham University, Toyosi Adekeye, has raised the alarm...

Health

Breaking: Kaduna Ranks Second In Functional Health Facilities

EditorSeptember 17, 2024

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Kaduna State has been ranked second in Nigeria with 1,556 functional health facilities, according to the latest statistics. This according to the rating of a...

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QuickMed launches malaria prevention drive in Nasarawa’s community

Joe AbuchiSeptember 13, 2024

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

QuickMed, a subsidiary of Adaln Technologies, has successfully executed a free medical outreach in Gurku, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, as part of its...

Health Perspectives

‘An Imperfect Storm: A Pandemic and the Coming of Age of a Nigerian Institution’

Joe AbuchiSeptember 6, 2024

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

* Written By: Chikwe Ihekweazu with Vivianne Ihekweazu * Reviewed By: Patrick Okigbo III The book offers a compelling account of Nigeria’s struggle against COVID-19 through the...

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TCI engages Ajeromi communities on Family Planning, highlights importance of FB, addresses common myths

Joe AbuchiSeptember 2, 2024

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

By Cyriacus Nnaji The Challenge Initiative TCI, spearheaded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School...

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Cardiovascular diseases: President Tinubu’s Special Adviser harps on salt intake reduction

Joe AbuchiAugust 31, 2024

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024

…appointed policy champion for salt regulations By Hassan Zaggi The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Health, Dr Salma Anas- Ibrahim, has insisted...

Education Health

New study reveals low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill outperforms standard treatment

Joe AbuchiAugust 31, 2024

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024

Professor Dike Ojji By Felix Khanoba A groundbreaking study has revealed that a novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill, known as GMRx2, significantly outperforms standard...

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Remi Tinubu partners NPC, UNICEF on birth registrations

Joe AbuchiAugust 26, 2024

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

By Chesa Chesa First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has partnered with National Population Commission (NPC) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to ramp up birth registration in...

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NEF spokesman urges swift action over suspected diphtheria outbreak in Zaria’s Tukur-Tukur community

Joe AbuchiAugust 24, 2024

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

The Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, has sounded the alarm over a suspected outbreak of diphtheria in...