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FCTA debunks viral claim linking diphtheria to watermelon
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked a viral social media claim linking an alleged diphtheria case in Abuja to…
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Substance abuse accounts for 50% of psychiatric cases – Hospital MD
By Moses Kolo About half of patients receiving treatment at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, are presenting with substance-abuse-related disorders, its Medical Director, Prof.…
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Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Kaduna launches telepsychiatry service
By Moses Kolo The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, has launched a telepsychiatry service to enable patients to access continuing mental healthcare remotely from the…
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NGO seeks media collaboration on ethical reporting of reproductive health issues
By Moromoke Akanji A non-governmental organisation (NGO), The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Justice Advocacy Network (SJN), has called for collaboration with the media…
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Surgeon advocates early screening to curb colorectal cancer
A Consultant General Surgeon, Dr Clement Odion, has urged Nigerians to seek medical attention when they notice warning signs of colorectal cancer.
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Heart Foundation urges healthy lifestyle to prevent premature deaths
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) on Tuesday urged Nigerians, especially young people, to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease and…
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Hospital urges Nigerians to prioritise heart health
By Rose Okudaye and Kemi Akintokun The Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Cardiovascular Centre has urged Nigerians to prioritise heart health by knowing their health numbers,…
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FCTA takes over AYP Tech Incubation Hub to boost youth welfare
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and empowerment of young people following the formal…
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Gynaecologist urges expanded healthcare programmes to reduce maternal mortality
By Catherine Egwuom A gynaecologist, Dr Qudus Lawal, has urged the government to expand ongoing healthcare programmes and strengthen primary healthcare to accelerate the…
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Revitalised PHCs failing NPHCDA standards – Community audit reveals
By Oluwafunke Ishola A community-led audit of 290 revitalised primary healthcare centres across six states has revealed that many of the facilities…