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Cataract: Expert reveals 70% of patients in rural areas
The Project Manager of eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Awards (XOVA), Prof. Feyishayo Adepoju, has revealed 70 per cent of patients with cataract are in rural areas, while majority of healthcare providers are in urban areas. She said…
Good nutrition boosts academic performance, prevents sickness in children- dietitian
A dietitian in Nasarawa State, Mrs Chioma Ezegwe has revealed that good nutrition will boost academic performance and keep children away from any form of sickness or infection. She stated this in an interview with the Newsmen, urging…
Healthcare: Group donates bed, others to Ekiti hospital
A diaspora group, Egbe Omo Otun Abroad, has said its intervention in the General Hospital, Otun Ekiti in the Moba Local Government area of Ekiti State, would tackle equipment deficit so that their people at home can enjoy good healthcare…
Agency commences door-to-door campaign against sexual violence
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has commenced its community awareness campaign to residents of Noforija and Matakobi- T Junction in the Epe area of the state. The spokesperson for the agency, Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni,…
NGO donates food items to vulnerable women in Abuja
An NGO, the African Centre for Human Advancement Social and Community Development (ACHASCOD) donated food items to vulnerable women in Shere community, Abuja, on Sunday to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day.
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Anambra First Lady Inaugurates organic Garden Competition In Schools
By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
The wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has inaugurated the Healthy Living Garden Competition in over 250 secondary schools in the state.
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Nutrition: NGO supports 16 Business with N48 mln Grant
Glory Ohagwu, Abuja
A non governmental organisation, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has awarded 16 businesses with a total support of 48 Million Naira, to enhance food security and Nutrition in 4 States in Nigeria, under…
Balanced diet prevents child’s sickness, says Dietitian
A dietitian, Mrs Chioma Ezegwe, says feeding a child with appropriate balance diet will boost the child’s performance in academics, as well as keeping a child away from any form of sickness.
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Rotary President Urges Nigeria To Stay Vigilant Against Polio Resurgence
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
President of Rotary International, Gordon R. McInally, has called on Nigerian government to be vigilant to ensure that polio does not find its way back into the country.
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Cross River Unveils 3-year Strategic Plan to Eradicate Viral Hepatitis
By Eme Offiong, Calabar
A 3-year thematic action plan referred to as the “Cross River State Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan, 2024-2026” has been launched in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, southern Nigeria.
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