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Kwara Govt Flags Off Free Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening
In a bid to eradicate cancer ailment amongst her citizens across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State, Kwara State Government has flagged off a free breast and cervical cancer screening at Bode Saadu Primary Health Center, in Moro…
Breast cancer: Foundation says survival rate in Nigeria still low
Pink Africa Foundation says the survival rate of patients with breast cancer in Nigeria is still low due to late detection and poor awareness.
Mr Victor Ekpo, the Executive Director of the Foundation said this on Monday in…
Cholera outbreak: Enugu Govt. confirms 10 deaths
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of 10 persons following a cholera outbreak in the state.
Dr Egwuonwu Samuel, Director of Medical Services, disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Guild of Medical…
Edo records 240 cases of Lassa fever, 21 deaths in 4 months
Dr Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, said Edo had recorded 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths between December and March this year.
Okoeguale…
Foundation advises elderly people to prioritise healthy lifestyles
The Advocacy for Widows Empowerment Foundation (ADWEF), has advised older people to pay attention to their health by adopting healthy lifestyles and diets, to reduce risks of ailments associated with aging.
The President of the…
Expert seeks govt attention to employees’ mental health
Two health experts on Monday advised organisations and governments at all levels to pay adequate attention to their employees’ mental health in order to maximise their potentials for better results.
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Oncologist Advocates for Government Support in Cancer Treatment
An oncologist at the General Hospital in Odon, Lagos state has urged the Nigerian government to subsidise cancer treatment and integrate it into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
During the Muslimah Health Forum, an…
Kwara Govt Commences Free Cancer Screening
Following the directive of the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the State Ministry of Health will commence the screening of Kwara citizens for breasts and cervical cancer, with immediate effect, free of charge,…
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association calls for Inclusion in Nation Building
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association ( NVMA) has called on the Federal Government to consider employing veterinarians at all levels in order so as to impact positively on the Nation’s Economy.
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NAOWA sensitises women on breast cancer in Kebbi
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), on Saturday, held a breast cancer awareness campaign in military barracks in Birnin Kebbi as part of activities lined up for the 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The event…