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WHO: Climate, health interventions can save 1.6m lives annually
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) says six proven climate and health interventions could save 1.6 million lives annually and generate trillions…
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Expert seeks early intervention to curb youth drug abuse
By Lilian U. Okoro Dr Martin Agwogie, a substance use prevention and treatment expert, has called for early intervention, improved access to mental healthcare…
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Lassa fever: Expert urges Nigerians to protect food from rats
By Peter Uwumarogie A medical laboratory scientist, Dr Dibal Wandali, has urged Nigerians to protect their food and drinks from contamination by infected multimammate…
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Expert warns against hitting children on the head
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Zayyum Loda’am, a neurosurgeon at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, has warned parents and caregivers against hitting children…
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Stakeholders seek community-driven action to improve cancer detection, care
Cancer By Justina Auta Some stakeholders have called for community-driven action to improve early cancer detection, expand access to treatment and strengthen…
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Centre urges Nigerians to embrace handwashing to curb disease outbreaks
By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) has urged Nigerians to embrace regular handwashing with soap to prevent…
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Sanwo-Olu lauds Apapa General Hospital’s renovated theatre, dental suites
By Catherine Egwuom Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos State Governor, has commended General Hospital Apapa for its renovated theatre and dental suites.…
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Apapa General Hospital upgrades facilities, targets improved healthcare
By Catherine Egwuom The General Hospital, Apapa, says it is upgrading infrastructure, expanding specialist services and strengthening partnerships to improve healthcare delivery. The…
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FG targets 20% increase in eye care workforce by 2030 – Salako
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is targeting a 20 per cent increase in Nigeria’s active eye care workforce and a 30-percentage-point…
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NCDC: N10bn health security fund not exclusively for Ebola preparedness
Ebola By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the Federal Government’s release of N10 billion is intended to…