Morolake Oluwatosin Infectious disease experts under the auspices the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society, NIDS, on Thursday proffered solution on how Mpox threat can be tackled in Nigeria, calling for significant…
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Ekiti Takes Steps to Combat Cervical Cancer
… Partners NGO to train women journalists, religious groups on HPV Sensitization Morolake Oluwatosin In a bid to reduce the prevalence of cervical cancer among women in Ekiti State,…
How red meat consumption causes,increases diabetes- Study
A new study suggests that consuming 50 grams of red meat and processed meat daily, such as suya made of beef, pork, or lamb. could lead to a higher risk…
Anambra Women with disabilities Decry Stigmatization in Quality Health care
Leyoo Ajeokun Association of Anambra State Women with Disabilities (AASWOWD) has raised alarm over discriminations and barriers in their course of seeking health care at the health institutions in the…
Diaspora doctors collaborate National Hospital in Nig. to curb brain drain
A group of Nigerian doctors in the Diaspora under the aegis of Concern Medics Foundation,(CMF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Hospital for Women and Children, Abuja.…
Jigawa Govt sets on provision of Free Medical Care For Hypertensive, Diabetic, other Patients
Leyoo Ajeokun Succour has come to patients suffering from hypertension, diabetes, and sickle cell disease in Jigawa state. This comes as the government said it has concluded arrangements to commence…
NCDC records 7 cases of Lassa Fever in Edo,Bauchi ,other
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it recorded seven additional new cases of Lassa fever from Edo, Bauchi and Kogi states. The NCDC disclosed this in…
World Breastfeeding Day: 1,800 Nursing Mothers Converge To Breastfeed Babies In Niger
Leyoo Ajeokun As commemoration is ongoing to celebrate the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week , no fewer than 1,800 Nursing mothers from 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State came together…
7,968 Nigerians die yearly from cervical cancer – experts
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…
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…