Stakeholders in the health sector have expressed concern over the rising cases of cervical cancer in the country. This follows the record of World Health Organisation, WHO’s, which indicated that…
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How Common Painkiller reduces women’s risk of deadly cancer- Research
Research suggests that taking an aspirin daily can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women who are most likely to develop the disease. This includes those with a…
Cholera: Scientists Develop easy-to-use test to prevent further outbreaks in Nig.
The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has intensified efforts in the fight against cholera with the development of a new, easy-to-use diagnostic tool. The development occurs to combat the…
Smoking Shisha is Dangerous to Health,PCN Warns Nigerians
Chairman, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Edo branch, Mr Chris Oisakede, has cautioned shisha smokers against the adverse effect of the act said to be dangerous to human health. …
Nollywood actress,Kate Henshaw advocates End to FGM
Nollywood Actress Kate Henshaw has urged perpetrators of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to stop the practice. Henshaw, a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) champion, made the call on Saturday in…
Cholera: NAWOJ embarks on Sensitization in Lagos Metropolis
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State chapter has embarked on aggressive sensitization to prevent further outbreak of cholera among the people. The Lagos Women Journalists.visited the Ogba…
Health Minister commissions world-class maternity ward built by Oyebanjis
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa on Friday commissioned a state-of-the-art maternity ward built by Ekiti state Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his siblings in memory of their…
CHOLERA: Ekiti NAWOJ Urges Women to Maintain Hygienic Lifestyle
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ekiti State, Mrs Adewumi Ademiju, has urged women in the state to maintain a hygienic lifestyle to prevent the spread…
Cholera: FG Makes move to obtain emergency vaccine
The Federal Government has commenced dialogue with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, GAVI, to obtain emergency supplies of oral cholera vaccine, OCV, as Nigeria battles the disease amid…
Health care Delivery: Ekiti Hospital Commends Oyebanji for Facelifting EKSUTH
The Chief Medical Director of the Ekiti state University, EKSUTH,Prof. Kayode Olabanji and his team have lauded the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji over the development strrides implemented at the…