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Fresh concerns as NCDC alerts on Lassa fever resurgence
In this piece, BENJAMIN SAMSON writes on the resurgence of Lassa fever and the measures being taken by governments and other stakeholders to ...
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Dangers Of Processed Foods
By Adebukola Aluko Processed foods are foods that have been altered from their natural state in some way, often through the addition of ...
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5,927 gets free medicare from Kwara South SDP senatorial candidate
Kwara South Social Democratic Party (SDP) senatorial candidate, Prof Wale Sulaiman has sponsored free medical healthcare for 5,927 beneficiaries across the seven LGAs. ...
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Encomiums As Kwara Govt Distributes Ambulances To 12 Rural Communities
The joys of leaders of benefitting rural communities knew no bound as Kwara State government on Sunday distributed 12 rural ambulaces to the ...
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US-Based Kwarans Donate Medical Equipment To Kwara Govt To Enhance Healthcare Services
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Friday formally received the medical equipment and hospital-related items donated to the Kwara state government by some indigenes of ...
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Naira crisis may further reduce life expectancy –PSN
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has said the challenges occasioned by the naira redesign may further reduce the life expectancy of Nigerians already ...
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Myths around blood donation wrong, outdate– Nurse
The Chief Nursing Officer, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, Mrs Fatimah Adebisi, on Tuesday said that the myths created around voluntary ...
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Tattooing of eyebrows can cause infections, keloid – Dermatologist
A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, says the cosmetic tattooing of eyebrows known as Microblading, done by an untrained aesthetician can cause infections, ...
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NARD calls FG, PDP to prevail on Ikpeazu to pay Abia doctors owed 25 months salary
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on all stakeholders to prevail on governors owing doctors in their states. The NARD ...
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What you need to know about deadly Diphtheria infection
new disease called diphtheria has surfaced in some parts and gradually spreading across the country, raising concerns among health officials in Nigeria. Diphtheria ...
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Diphtheria death toll hits 34 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that the death toll from Diphtheria disease across the country was now 34, ...
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Kwara gets World Bank funding to boost primary healthcare
Kwara State has secured a World Bank funding to support infrastructure upgrade in at least one primary healthcare facility in each of the ...
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NCDC warns Nigerians over outbreak of Diphtheria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said it has responded to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano ...
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Nigeria to have first cancer hospital
Nigeria is set to have a first cancer hospital, the African Medical Centre of Excellence has said. This was made known by the ...
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199 ghost Doctors uncovered in govt hospital in Zamfara
Governor Bello Matawalle says the Zamfara State Government has identified no fewer than 199 ghost doctors who were in the state payroll that ...
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No Level Of Alcohol Consumption Is Safe For Health – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO), has published a statement in The Lancet Public Health, stating that there is no safe amount of alcohol ...
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45-Year-Old Cancer patient appeals for N400,000 assistance
45-year-old woman, Eunice Owoloja, who is suffering from cancer of the uterus, has appealed to Nigerians to assist her in the payment of ...
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Beware of weight rapid loss capsule – NAFDAC
The Management of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has notified the public to stop the purchase and ...
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Kwara First Lady commissions sexual assault referral centre
The First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Dr Olufolake Abdulrazaq has on commissioned the Ajike Sexual Assault Referral Center located within the premises ...
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U.S.-based care provider settles hospital bills of indigent patients in Nigeria
A U.S.-based Nigerian Care Provider, Dr Oluwatoyin Iseyemi, on Thursday paid medical bills of several indigent patients at the Federal Medical Center, Ebutte-Metta, ...
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UITH management seizes corpse, arrest relative for assaulting doctor
Management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Kwara state on Wednesday seized a corpse of a deceased patient and arrested ...
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Can People with Diabetes Drink Beer?
It’s essential to know how to drink safely to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range and avoid complications. According to the ...
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Father Seeks N25m financial help for JSS 2 Student’s Eye Surgery
It was like a dream that turned reality for the family of an Electrical Engineer, Tola Ayodele who lives at Emirs Road Ilorin ...
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Nurses brace -up for ICT training as UITH mulls digital services
Nurses in the service of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), have been charged to brace -up for training on Information Communication ...
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Maternal, Child Health: Kwara targets 2m children, 800,000 pregnant mothers
The Kwara Government on Monday in Ilorin stated that about it is targeting about 2 million under five-years and 800,000 pregnant women, for ...
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DEVCOMS commemorates World AIDS Day, seeks support for people living with HIV/AIDS
In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2022, Development Communications Network (DEVCOM) has joined the United Nations program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) to seek support ...
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CSO in Collaboration With NMA, Pharmacist Organises Medical Outreach For INEC Workers In Kwara
As part of efforts to ensure personnel of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are in good health conditions ahead of the 2023 ...
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FG tasks master bakers on utilising sweet potatoes for baking
The Federal Government has urged master bakers in the country to utilise Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) in bread making to reduce high ...
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Open defecation: Early Chance Support Foundation donates toilets to Kwara school
As part of a measure to end open defecation in the country, a non-governmental organization, Early Chance Support Foundation, has donated toilets and ...
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Kwara Govt discloses plan to convert general hospital to medical teaching facility
The Kwara Government says it has concluded arrangements to convert the Ilorin General Hospital to a teaching hospital for the newly approved Medical ...
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NTDs: Olam coy support Kwara Govt in reducing burden
An Agro processing industry, Olam Food Ingredient (Ofi) has supported the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) Department of the Kwara Ministry of Health in ...
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1.6 Million Children At Risk Of Schistosomiasis – FG
About one point six million school-age children in 26 Local Governments in Oyo State are at risk of endemic diseases of Schistosomiasis. National Coordinator ...
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Early detection, key to management of diabetes – Ikokwu
Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), on Monday said that early test and detection is paramount in the ...
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Delta Govt Enrols IDPs in Free Health Insurance
The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission(DSCHC), Dr. Ben Nkechika has disclosed that the state government has provided health insurance to ...
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Cerebral Palsy: Nigerians urged to give support to victims
Nigerians have been urged to constantly provide support for parents and victims of children with cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder which affects the ...
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Kwara Govt enrolls fresh 21,750 indigents in free health insurance
Kwara State Government has enrolled additional 21,750 indigents in free health insurance package for the next one year Added to 29,000 Kwarans sponsored ...
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Physicians Week: NMA tasks members on frequent health check up
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Kwara State chapter on Thursday advised professional Doctors to always go for a regular medical check-up to ascertain ...
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Govt flags-off deworming of 90,000 children in Kwara
The federal government in collaboration with the Kwara state government on Thursday flagged off deworming programme for school-age children in Kwara. The programme ...
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Health: PSN deworm 2500 primary school pupils in Kwara
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Kwara Chapter on Wednesday deworm about 2500 primary school pupils across some selected Local Government Area of ...
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Insecurity, Major Cause Of Malnutrition – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says insecurity is one of the major factors fueling malnutrition in Nigeria. UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Mrs. Ngozi ...
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PSN advise FG, states against over taxation of pharmaceutical manufacturing coy
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Monday in Ilorin advise the Government at all levels against over burdening pharmaceutical manufacturing companies with ...
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High salt intake dangerous to health – health experts
Medical experts on Sunday warned Nigerians against high consumption of salt, saying that it is dangerous to health. The health experts gave the ...
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Mental Health: Global Rise in Depression, Anxiety Hits 25% – WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Monday raised the alarm that three years after the social isolation, fear of disease, death, and strained ...
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on contaminated cough syrups
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has notified healthcare providers and the public of the death of 66 ...
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Sightsavers plan free cataract surgery for 150 rural dwellers in Plateau
An international NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, says it will provide free cataract surgery for 150 adults in remote communities of Shendam, Mangu and Pankshin ...
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Ilorin Emirate doctors offer free treatment, drugs to over 1000 patients
The Ilorin Emirate Medical Doctors Group (IEMDG) have offered free treatment and drugs to over 1000 patients within a year. Dr Abdulkadir Ahmed, ...
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PSN pledges to support Kwara Hospital Management Bureau on health
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kwara Chapter, on Wednesday in Ilorin pledged to support the State Hospital Management Bureau in repositioning the ...
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Take Advantage Of Ongoing Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination For Your Animals – KWSG Tells Residents
Kwara State Government has enjoined owners of domestic animals that are capable of causing rabies, such as cats and dogs in the state ...
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Respect the ‘rights of rivers’ , Rivers basin MD warns Kwara residents
Managing director, Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin, Engr. Saheed Aremu has admonished residents of the state to respect the “rights of ...
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FG to use FCT as open defecation-free model
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says efforts are on to use the FCT as an Open Defecation-Free (ODF) model for ...