Resident doctors suspend protest, give FG 72 hours ultimatum
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD suspended its nationwide protest on August 9, 2023,…
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Nigeria confirms first anthrax disease case
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. Anthrax is…
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NCDC tasks journalists on accurate disease outbreak reportage
Ini Billie, Uyo Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that adequate knowledge of…
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Okokon, US-based nurse donates health centre to community church in A’IbomÂ
Akpan Umoh, Uyo Mrs Etop Okokon, a Registered Nurse based in the United States of…
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Resident doctors suspend 5 days warning strike, resume work Monday
National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday, suspended its 5-day nationwide warning strike. National President…
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‘Nigeria accounts for 31% of global malaria deaths’
Nigeria continues to account for a significant percentage of global malaria deaths, with the latest…
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Police partner Daniel Onoja Foundation for Hepatitis ‘B’ testing
Etim Ekpimah The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has approved the partnership of…
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Lagos First Lady hands over sick bay to Dolphin Junior High School
…Reiterates commitment to welfare, well-being of students Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on…
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NAFDAC warns against use of unapproved cosmetics
Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on recalled EzriCare eyedrops
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to…
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World autism acceptance week 2023 (27 – 2 April)
By Tony Ogunlowo The theme for World Autism Week 2023 is colour: the powers that…
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A’Ibom govt distributes N132m to 231 primary health centres
Ini Billie, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Government has disbursed N132 million to 231 Primary…
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Ondo govt inaugurates rats eradication campaign
The Ondo State government has begun distributing pesticides to stem the scourge of deadly Lassa…
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John Abebe jailed for seven years for forgery
Glory Ebomah After almost five years of trial that witnessed many twists and turns, the…
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NAFDAC on ways to prevent heart failure
A little good health habit with common sense and an appropriate lifestyle can help to…
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Man jailed for romance scam in Makurdi
Glory Ebomah Justice Abdul Dogo of the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State…
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Enugu govt. partners ACOMIN to fight malaria, infectious diseases
Enugu State Government says it will partner a group, the Association of Civil Society Organisations…
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FG releases new Covid-19 restrictions for International
The Federal Government has released new Covid-19 restrictions for international travellers. The Federal Government says…
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NAFDAC alerts public against use of weight loss pill
 The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against…
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FG to strengthen capacity, respond to health threats
Ini Billie, Uyo The Federal Government has said it is ready to strengthen capacity and…
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10 killed, two injured as bus rammed into truck on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
At least, 10 persons were killed and two injured as a Toyota Hiace rammed into…
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Doctors to shut hospitals over colleague’s murder
The Nigerian Medical Association, South-South Zone, says the association will shut down all hospitals in…
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WHO to improve health of 3bn people by 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it plans to transform the future of public health…
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UNIUYO takes possession of 1,050-bed space hostel
Emmanuel Ufon The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, 13 December 2022…