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Official reveals children account for 7.2% of cancer cases in Nigeria

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Adults also have leukemias, but the most common childhood cancers are the leukemias. it is about the fourth commonest cancer…
WHO

 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly – WHO

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“As part of the initiative, WHO and St. Jude have also established a global platform to improve access to lifesaving…
The Federal Government has explained why it has not been able to meet some of the demands that have led to threats of industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

Nigeria has highest burden of VVF in the world – FG

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Minister noted that Fistula is not only a medical issue as previously believed, but a social and psychological problem.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expresses concern over the increasing number of polio cases in Kano State

UNICEF raises alarm over rising polio cases in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

UNICEF’s Kano Chief of Field Office, Mr Rahma Farah, raised the alarm during an orientation for 44 Local Government Area…
NAFDAC

NAFDAC takes over Ariaria market for ‘shop to shop search’ after mind-boggling discoveries

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

What we have seen here is mind-boggling," Omoyeni Babatunde, the NAFDAC Deputy Director in charge of Enforcement and Federal Task…
The Federal Government has explained why it has not been able to meet some of the demands that have led to threats of industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

FG assures of increased funding for health sector

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He gave the assurance on Monday, during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
Yobe Govt deploys 50 health experts to study factors contributing to high number of deaths related to kidney diseases in parts of the state.

Yobe Govt deploys experts to study high cases of kidney failure in communities

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Dr Mahmud Maina, the Director of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre in the Yobe University made this known…
Prostate enlargement

Doctor reacts to belief on sex and prostate cancer risk

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The doctor further stated that the primary causes of prostate cancer in men were ageing and an unhealthy diet.
Prostate Cancer

“Frequent sex doesn’t reduce prostate cancer risk”

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“BPH means a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, also commonly referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia.”
Resident doctors at UCH Ibadan suspends strike they embarked on after one day following restoration of power to all parts of their residence.

UCH refutes report of patients bringing generators to power wards

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Adetuyibi, on behalf of the entire hospital, appreciated the patience and understanding of the patients, patients’ relations and the general…
Malaria

1m children in Plateau get malaria prevention drug

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Zuhumnan said that the essence of the meeting was to analyse what was done in 2024 and seek ways to…
Edo NMA

Doctors’ new retirement age will cushion effects of japa scourge – NMA

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“So, it’s a welcome development if followed through and backed by extant documents,” Adedapo said.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration begins massive dismissal of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees.

USAID suspension disrupts family planning services in Bauchi – Official

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Expressing regret over the suspension of USAID’s activities, which resulted from a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, Mohammed emphasized…
NOA

NOA sensitises Yobe communities on meningitis, lassa fever, cholera

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Also, to understand how these diseases spread and how to avert them through proper hygiene and sanitation,” he explained.
The management of Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja restates commitment to discipline, accountability and transparency.

FTHL management frowns at mutiny, restates commitment to discipline

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Chief Medical Director, Dr. Olatunde Alabi made these known in Lokoja on Tuesday while addressing a Stakeholders’ engagement over…
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