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    By Okon Okon The Federal Government and the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), have  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Contextual Processing Protocols (CPP) for harvesting Nigeria’s natural resources with Phytomedicine potential. The signing of the MoU was performed by the Permanent Secretaries ofContinue Reading

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By Justina Auta Prof Yoila Malann, Chairman, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, says red or brownish urine, enlarged or abnormal scrotum and breast, diarrhea and visual impairment, among others, are symptoms of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Malann revealed this during the community outreach for treatment of schistosomiasis andContinue Reading

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By Amina Ahmed The Bauchi State Government said it would soon commence treatment for victims of snake bite at Duguri treatment center in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The Executive Secretary,  Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, stated this while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading

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  By Akeem Abas   The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for pragmatic collaboration among stakeholders toward eliminating leprosy in 120 countries by 2030, in synchrony with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target. The NMA President, Dr Uche Ojinmah, made the call in a statement by Dr Sebastine Oiwoh,Continue Reading

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By Gami Tadanyigbe The University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, FCT, has advised Nigerians to go for regular diabetics test to ensure early detection of the disease for healthy living in the country. A diabetes specialist in the hospital, Dr Yakubu Lawal, gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading