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Malaria Consortium targets 1.43m children in Adamawa Azithromycin exercise
By Nafeesa Vandi The Malaria Consortium says it is targeting no fewer than 1.43 million children aged one to 59 months in Adamawa for…
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Olawande tasks ministry officials on measurable results, stronger partnerships
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has tasked officials of the ministry with delivering measurable results, strengthening partnerships and…
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MSF @ 30: Group calls for stronger collaboration to tackle malnutrition, others
By Abdullahi Maku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has called for stronger collaboration among government, humanitarian organisations and communities…
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WHO releases new guidance to prevent heat-related illness at mass gatherings
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance to help governments and event organisers prevent and manage heat-related illnesses at…
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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…