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WHO Calls for United Action to Tackle Africa’s Diabetes Crisis
In a powerful message for World Diabetes Day 2024, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, sounded alarm on the escalating diabetes crisis in Africa, attributing it to urbanization, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity.…
MDCAN urges doctors to prioritise health
The Chairman, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta Chapter, Dr Emeka Christian, has urged physicians to prioritise their health and mental wellbeing to stay alive.
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NDLEA, NAFDAC Partner to combat Drug Abuse, Protect Public Health
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control,…
UCH management reiterates commitment to patients care, safety
The management of University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan has assured patients and the general public that the hospital was committed to serving them effectively and adequately.
The hospital’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mrs…
Stakeholders calls for secured system to promote women in peace, security
Stakeholders on women affairs have called for a holistic approach in delivering a secured system that promotes women participation in peace and security in Nigeria.
The call was made at the closing of a three day, Capacity Building…
Menopause: FCTA rallies support for women to promote stability
The Women Affairs Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced mobilising support for women experiencing menopause, for households’ stability and general wellbeing of families.
The Mandate Secretary of the…
Paediatrician seeks free surgery for neonates
A Professor of Paediatric Surgery at the University of Lagos, Adesoji Ademuyiwa, has called for free surgeries for neonates. Ademuyiwa made the call for free surgery for this category of children during his inaugural lecture on Wednesday at…
Depression, mental health issues lead to self-isolation, says foundation
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, says depression, anxiety, drug abuse and mental health issues most times lead to social isolation.
The Executive Director of the foundation, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, said…
FG launches 5-year occupational health, safety strategic plan
The Federal Government has launched five-year National Occupational Health and Safety Strategic Plan of Action to protect the health of Nigerian workers.
The plan was launched in Abuja by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social…
NEMSAS, Delta Governments Partner to Boost Maternal and Child Health
In a landmark effort to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria’s underserved regions, the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), in collaboration with the Delta State Government, has launched the…