Category: Health
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Seyi Tinubu Donates Essential Drugs to Combat Maternal and Child Mortality
On September 25, 2024, Mr. Seyi Tinubu donated essential drugs aimed at improving maternal and child care at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abuja. This initiative underscores his commitment to enhancing healthcare in Nigeria. Represented by Mr. Ojeje Onimisi during the donation ceremony, Tinubu highlighted that the gesture reflects his dedication to giving back…
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African First Ladies Urged to Lead Fight Against Monkeypox
The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has called on African First Ladies to spearhead the fight against Monkeypox, a disease increasingly becoming a global health concern. This call was made during OAFLAD’s summit, held on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Prominent among those in attendance was Nigeria’s First…
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Kidney Transplant: ‘I’ll Be Back in 2025,’ TG Omori Assures Fans
Ace music video director ThankGod Jesam, popularly known as TG Omori, has assured his fans that he plans to return to directing music videos in 2025 following his recent health struggles. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on August 27, TG Omori announced that he had undergone a kidney transplant, with his brother donating…
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FG Takes Significant Steps To Address Mental Health Needs – Pate
From Lateef Taiwo The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that it has taken significant steps to support and address mental health needs of all citizenry in the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate made the disclosure in his remarks at an event on commemoration…
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Experts Link Rising Throat Cancer Cases to HPV and Oral Sex
Health experts have identified oral sex as a significant factor in the rising number of throat cancer cases, largely due to the human papillomavirus (HPV). UK radio presenter Jamie Theakston, 53, recently announced his diagnosis of stage one laryngeal cancer after listeners noticed changes in his voice. Theakston revealed that he will be stepping back…
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Scientist Advocates for Adoption of Reverse Vaccinology in Nigerian Universities
Dr. Ayodeji Durojaye, a scientist, has called on Nigerian universities to integrate reverse vaccinology into their research frameworks to advance bioscience and improve national health security. In his recent study, “Integrating Reverse Vaccinology into Bioscience Research,” Durojaye emphasized that this modern approach could enhance Nigeria’s capacity to tackle emerging infectious diseases. Reverse vaccinology, a cutting-edge…
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Expert urges regular eye test to prevent blindness
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Community Service Provider, Alhaji Azeez Amuda (Baba Oloju), has advised that the eyes should be well taken care of and examined regularly, at least once in a year Amuda also warned against people visiting quacks and unlicenced chemists to complain about their eye, saying that they could be misled. “There…
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Resident Doctors End Warning Strike, Resume Duties
Resident doctors have ended their seven-day warning strike, which was initiated in response to the abduction of their colleague, Ganiyat Popoola. The strike, which began last Monday, faced strong resistance from the Federal Government, which had threatened to implement the ‘No work, no pay’ policy. Despite the government’s dissatisfaction with the strike and its ongoing…
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Gains Momentum in Kaduna State Assembly
From Lateef Taiwo In a bid to raise awareness and garner government support for children living with cerebral palsy, the Golden Hope for Cerebral Palsy Warriors Initiative recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman House Committee on Information, NGOs and Development Partners, Marah Henry Zachariah at the Kaduna State House of Assembly. The initiative…
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Yobe Health Workers Suspend Strike Action Plan
By our Correspondent The Yobe State branch of the Health workers Association, has suspended propose plan for strike action. The Deputy Governor, Hon Idi Barde Gubana, met with the representatives of the leadership and where an agreement was reached for the suspension of the strike. During the emergency meeting, members of the Health workers Association…