Lassa fever: Gombe urges residents to observe improved hygiene


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Gombe State has advised it's residents to observe improved hygiene as it records three deaths from Lassa fever. READ ALSO:Lassa fever: Death toll hits 86 as cases spread to 21 states Gombe State Epidemiologist, Dr. Bile Nuhu made this…

One in 10 children may be obese in Africa by 2023, WHO warns


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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted that one in five adults and one in 10 children and teenagers will be obese by December 2023 in 10 high-burden African countries if no robust measures are taken to reverse the trends. READ…

Institute reiterates commitment to HIV-free Nigeria


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The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has reiterate its commitment toward achieving an HIV-free Nigeria by the year 2030. READ ALSO: HIV Trust Fund: Nigeria to raise $100 million This assurance was made by the Chief…

Extreme heat may be fuelling mental health emergencies- Experts


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A team of researchers have alerted that there is a link between the recent extreme heat around the world due to climate change and the increase in the number of people visiting emergency rooms for mental health crises. READ ALSO: Nigeria…

Nigerians are prone to mental illness says Psychiatrists Association


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The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) says Nigerians are prone to mental illnesses due to the visible hardships in the country. READ ALSO: Government urged to establish more psychiatric facilities in Nigeria The President…

Bird flu: Kebbi State begins fumigation in affected parts


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To contain the spread of bird flu (Avian Influenza), Kebbi State Government has started fumigating strategic areas  reported to have been infected by the virus in the state. READ ALSO: Japan’s worst birdflu outbreak spreads to new…

Nigeria implements U.S supported National HIV Clinical Mentorship Program


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As Nigeria implements the U.S.-supported National HIV Clinical Mentorship Program, new evidence from Zambia has shown that clinical mentorship can rapidly accelerate HIV epidemic control in countries implementing the new sustainable…

Lassa Fever: Oyo deployes resources to health facilities to curtail spread


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The Oyo State Government, has, on Thursday, reiterated its continuous effort at curtailing the spread of the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state since the first case in January 2022. READ ALSO: Lassa fever: Death toll hits 86 as cases…

NAFDAC urges Nigerians to avoid unregistered drugs, consumables


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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control(NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to desist from patronising unregistered drugs. READ ALSO: LASEPA partners with NAFDAC to destroy hazardous chemicals This call was made by…

Foundation seeks quality healthcare for vulnerable


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A non governmental organisation, Francis and Felicia Umenyi Foundation has called on the Patient Bill Right(PBR) to extend its right and privileges to vulnerable population, so they can enjoy proper and quality healthcare service. READ…