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Facial Surgeon Discovers Possible Cure for Malaria

The adult human facial sebum (oil) contains potent mosquito repellent properties, says a Nigerian …

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High Court Dismisses NAPPMED Suit Against PCN

The Federal High Court has dismissed the suit filed by the Nigeria Association of Patent and Propr…

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Bedwetting is a Developmental Issue- Dr. Suleiman Babatunde

Is bedwetting really a child’s fault?  Are there often reasons why it happens? A Child …

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IVF: Fertility Boost Through 'Energy Test'

Testing the "energy supply" in an embryo could improve the odds of having a baby through…

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Government to Set up Cancer Centres, Seeks WHO Assistance

Plans review of health development scheme   The Federal Government yesterday said it woul…

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Health Reforms Reduce Infant Mortality by 69%, Says Government

Ogun launches community insurance scheme   The Federal Government yesterday said health s…

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Health Programmes Bound to Fail Without “Real Commitment”, say experts

Health experts say government introduction of universal health care, health insurance, a national …

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Ahead of Kigali Meeting: What Lessons for Nigeria?

The Member State Experts meeting in Ndjamena, Chad, during the first week of July was very insight…

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1,250 Benefit from Nigerian Army Free Medicare

The Nigerian Army has provided free medical screening and treatment to over 1,250 people in Nzam c…

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NUC EX.Secretary Attends 2016 Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) Conference

 The Executive Secretary, National universities Commission (NUC) recently engaged with the As…

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Declare Emergency on Health Sector, NUAHP Urges Buhari

The Nigerian Union of Allied Healthcare Professionals (NUAHP) has called on President Muhammadu Bu…

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Close Substandard Private Hospitals, Kaduna Residents Cry Out

Residents of Kaduna State have called on the state government to look into the activities of priva…

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WHO Regional Director for Africa Begins 3-DAY Official Visit to Nigeria

The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti, will be in Nigeria on a 3-day official v…

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NUC Shuts Down Illegal B.Sc Nursing Degree Mill in Abraka

The National Universities Commission (NUC)’s Committee on the Closure of Illegal Universitie…

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Study says Hepatitis kills as Many as AIDS

The report estimates that hepatitis infections and their complications led to 1.45m deaths in 2013…

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Don Seeks Funding for Owerri Medical Centre

Chairman, Interim Management Committee of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Prof. Ndu Eke, has c…

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You Don’t Need as Much Salt as You Eat

On the average, a healthy person needs salt in the diet; but many people don’t know what too…

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How to Reduce Health Risk Linked to Climate Change, by CONFAB

Experts set action agenda for the implementation of Paris Agreement   Experts have develo…

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Smoking ‘Damages Sperm, Reducing Chances of Fertilization’

When trying for a baby, it is widely accepted that prospective mothers should quit smoking. &nbs…

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How Environmental Toxins Hurt Brain Development, by studies

An unprecedented alliance of leading scientists, health professionals, and children’s and en…

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