Category: Health
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New Kwara CP reiterates Command’s emphasis on crime prevention
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The new Kwara state Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, has lamented that despite the low crime rate in the state, the Command is not absolutely free from some security threats, including kidnapping, robbery, cultism and allied offences, intra and inter communal clashes The CP, who spoke during a maiden press…
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The impact of water intake on blood pressure explained
Inadequate water intake can lead to dehydration, resulting in a decrease in blood volume. Blood volume refers to the amount of fluid circulating in the blood vessels. When you don’t drink enough water daily, your blood volume decreases, which can lead to low blood pressure. This, in turn, affects the proper circulation of blood to…
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Crisis Management: UNDP Impressed With Borno’s humanitarian model
***Recommends Adaptation By UN As Gov Zulum Visits Geneva. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over resettlement of internally displaced persons and their livelihoods. The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on “IDP solutions plans” with specifics on “Government leadership, community…
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Governor Obaseki reaffirms commitment to the health and welfare of the elderly
Governor Obaseki prioritizes the health and welfare of elderly citizens in Edo State. He acknowledges their valuable contributions and vows to sustain reforms and programs to ensure their wellbeing. In commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the governor emphasizes the need for stronger actions to protect the elderly from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The…
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Northern traditional leaders unite to support Tinubu in healthcare
Northern Traditional Leaders commit to bolstering President Bola Tinubu’s Primary Healthcare Service Delivery initiatives. NTLC Meeting: Traditional Leaders Urged to Collaborate with Tinubu’s Administration for Improved Primary Healthcare Delivery The recent NTLC meeting, organized by the NPHCDA, aimed to engage traditional leaders and highlight their vital role in enhancing primary healthcare delivery. Sultan of Sokoto,…
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NAFDAC and NCTC join forces to combat drug and alcohol abuse and prevent chemical misuse
In a collaborative effort, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) have joined forces to combat the issues of drug abuse, alcoholism, and chemical misuse. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)…
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New health insurance act helps regulate service providers, HMOs better – NHIA
By Lawani Mikairu National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, said the new National Health Insurance Act has empowered the authority to better regulate the service providers, that is, the health facilities, Health Maintenance Organisation, HMOs, and further protect the interest of enrolees in the insurance scheme. This is just as the authority has called…
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Health workers protest, threaten strike in Abuja.
Health Workers on Wednesday protested in the Federal Capital Territory with a threat to embark on an indefinite strike from midnight if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands. The workers under the umbrella of the Joint Health Workers’ Union are demanding the payment of hazard allowance, an adjustment in the Consolidated Health…
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UN, FG seek more funds for malnourished, vulnerable in North East
By Bukola Adewumi The United Nations (UN), and the Federal Government, have appealed to international donors for more funds to urgently rescue vulnerable people in the North East from hunger and malnutrition. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, made the appeal at the launch of Lean Season Food Security and Nutrition…
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We are using Basketball to raise awareness of malaria among students – Pan-Africare
By Abujah Racheal Pan-Africare, an independent, non-profit organization, has said it is using Basketball to raise awareness of malaria among secondary school students. The Country Director of Pan-Africare, Mr Patrick Adah, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2023 power-Forward malaria youth summit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit was…