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UN Appoints Nigerian As Secretary Of Global Youth Consortium Against FGM
A Nigerian and founder of Value Female Network, Dr. Costly Aderibigbe has been elected as the Executive Secretary of Global Youth Consortium against Female Genital Mutilation under the joint programme…
FG To Deworm Ten Million Pupils Nationwide
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development said it will deworm at least ten million pupils, alongside the school feeding programme, for improved…
Vaccinated Travellers Arriving Nigeria No Longer Required To Take COVID-19 Test – FG
Fully vaccinated travellers coming into Nigeria will no longer be required to take a pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test. This is according to the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, Boss…
Over 70% Of Drugs Dispensed In Nigeria Substandard – NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has revealed that over 70 per cent of medical drugs being dispensed in Nigeria are substandard. The agency added that the majority of Nigerians…
8,295 Unvaccinated Children Infected With Measles, 109 Deid – NCDC
No fewer than 10,096 clinically confirmed measles cases and 109 deaths were reported in Nigeria in 2021, the data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has revealed. The disease…
Gray Hair Sign Of Disease, Vitamin Deficiencies -Physician
A Medical Practitioner, Dr. Martin Adejo, has said gray hair in people could be due to genetics, disease, stress or deficiency in vitamins. He said gray hair is not just…
Voluntary Removal Of Appendix Is Dangerous – Surgery Experts
Surgical experts have warned against granting approval for voluntary removal of the appendix when it is not inflamed to avoid complications associated with surgery. They said though such request was…
Shisha Smoking Causes Mouth Cancer –Dental Experts Warn Nigerians
Smoking of Shisha, dental experts have cautioned, can cause cancer of the mouth due to the elevated levels of cancer-causing agents it contains. The advice was given on Saturday, in…
See Urologist If Your Son’s Penis Is Not Growing Normally – Urologist Tells Parents
A Consultant Urologist and Chief Medical Director of St Mary Specialist Centre, Dr Chudi Osegbe, has advised parents to seek the help of certified urologists if they notice any abnormality…
WHO Vaccinates 23 Million Children Against Polio After Malawi Outbreak
Health authorities in Malawi had in February, declared an outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 after a case was detected in a young child in the capital Lilongwe. Recall that…
Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Increases By 15% -WHO
Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine uptake rose by 15 per cent between January and February as several countries embarked on mass vaccination drives to expand coverage and protect populations against the adverse…
Starvation Diet Strips Body Of Essential Nutrients –Nutritionist
A retired Director of Nutrition Services, Dr. James Oloyede has warned against skipping meals (starvation diet) as a weight loss strategy, noting that an ideal diet plays a crucial role…
Soft Drinks Strongly Linked To Osteoporosis In Children– Expert
A dietician, Motunrayo Oduneye, says excessive consumption of soft drinks increased the risk of osteoporosis in children. Oduneye, an Assistant Chief Dietitian, University College Hospital, Ibadan, made the assertion on…
Brushing After Vomiting Can Cause Tooth Decay –Physician Warns
A medical expert, Dr. Toluwani Binutu, has warned against brushing of teeth immediately after vomiting, noting that it can weaken the enamel, lead to decay or cause other dental issues.…
Heart Diseases: FG Reveals Healthy Food Choices To Curb Increasing Of Cardiovascular Health Problems
The Federal Government on Tuesday advised Nigerians to make healthy food choices to curb the increasing trend of cardiovascular health problems which pose a high burden on health systems. The…
Embrace Regular Eye Check To Prevent Glaucoma –Optometrist
A Benin-based Optometrist, Dr. Felix Adeyemi, has urged adults to embrace regular eye screening to prevent glaucoma. Adeyemi gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
BREAKING: Obama Tests Positive For COVID-19
Former United States President, Barack Obama has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was feeling fine other than a scratchy throat. Read Also Students, Parents Accuse Bishop…
N1.8m Women, Children On HIV Treatment In Nigeria – US
United States government (US) through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has revealed that nearly 1.8 million women and children are currently on HIV treatment in Nigeria.…
Measles Ravaging Osun, Enugu, Katsina, Five Other States –NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed the outbreak of measles in eight states of the federation. The NCDC via its official website on Friday said that the eight…
HELP! A Patient, Olamide Needs O Negative Blood Donors In Osun
A patient, Adewale Olamide urgently needs blood donors with O negative blood group at Osun State University Teaching Hospital, UNIOSUNTH formerly known as LAUTECH in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.…