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Surgeon Seeks Improved Health Sector

A renowned surgeon at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozallla, Enugu State P…

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LUTH Dismisses NMA's Call for Removal of CMD

The management of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, has dismissed the call by the Nigerain…

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49% of Women at Reproductive Age in Nigeria Have Anaemia-Global Nutrition Report

Iron is an essential element as it participates in a wide variety of metabolic processes, includin…

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Experts Express Concern Over Rising Incidence of Oral Health Problems in Nigeria

Increasing incidence of dental caries, otherwise known as tooth decay and periodontal (gum disease…

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PCN Declares State of Emergency on Hospital Pharmacies

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) is working towards sanitizing hospital pharmacy practice …

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Foundation Seeks Support For Children Born With Down Syndrome

A not-for-profit organisation, Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN), is seeking support for chi…

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Nigeria Can Research into Cancer

As the country marks it 55 Indepedence, it has joined the league of nations that can research into…

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Nigeria To Produce Anti Snake Venom

As the October 31 date announced by Wyeth for the expiration of anti venom approved by the Food an…

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Health Workers Sensitised on Positive Attitude To Work

Health workers have been admonished on the need to have a positive attitude to work and care of pa…

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Scientists Find Genes That Can Protect African Children From Malaria

Scientists have identified specific genetic variations that protect some African children from dev…

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Report: Cancer May Be A Hidden Danger To The Heart

People with cancer could be suffering silent, unseen heart damage due to their malignancy, a new s…

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Pregnancy Outcomes, Overall Health Damaged By Toxic Chemicals – Report

Exposure to toxic chemicals in food, water and air is linked to millions of deaths, and costs bill…

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Blood Tests May Predict Pregnancy Risks For Women With Lupus

Blood tests may identify women with lupus who are at high risk for complications during pregnan…

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NGO, Heritage Assembly Partner to Improve Children’s Health

Ugo Aliogo
 A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Beyond Usual Care Foundation…

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LUTH Explains Why Cancer Machine is Down

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, has explained why its cancer machine (Linear acceler…

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IVF: Expert Decries Dearth of Monitoring Agencies

A consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has bemoaned lack of monitoring agen…

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HIV/AIDS Transmission To End By 2030 – UNAIDS

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has welcomed the commitment expressed by Nigerian l…

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'Dedicate Polio Feat To Slain Health Workers'

AS Nigeria celebrates removal of the country from the list of polio endemic countries, the Federal…

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Heart Health: Shun Unhealthy Lifestyle, Nigerians Urged

As Nigerians Tuesday joined the  rest of the world to mark this year’s World Heart Day,…

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Declaring Nigeria Polio-Free

Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Nigeria polio-free. With this development,…

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