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Nigeria, 16 others conducting effective HPV tests – WHO reveals


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The Technical Officer of Cancer Control at the WHO Africa Regional Office, Dr Sharon Kapambwe, has revealed that Nigeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, and Malawi have been listed as African…

NDLEA burns over 3 tonnes of cannabis in Edo forests


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Not less than 3,065.255kg of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) substances were razed on two farms at Amahor waterside forest in Igueben area of Edo state, says the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). READ ALSO:UN Pledges Full…

NACA restates commitment to combating HIV/AIDS


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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS, on Saturday, restated its commitment to combating HIV/AIDS and promoting the well-being of all Nigerians. READ ALSO:HIV/AIDS: NACA tasks stakeholders on 2030 elimination target The agency…

Civil Society Calls For More Investment In Nutrition


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By Tanimu Hassan Abuja To curb the menace of malnutrition in Nigeria, The Civil Society, Sealing Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS- SUNN) has organised a Media Rountable on the need for government and stakeholders to invest in…

Gender Advocates Recommend Increased Financing for Preventing Gender-Based Violence 


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From Olubunmi Osoteku Stakeholders in the area of Gender-Based Violence, including gender advocates and a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO), Hacey Health Initiative, have brainstormed on the urgent need to mobilise and…

BSUTH establishes IVF unit- CMD reveals


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Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), has established an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) unit, an assisted reproductive procedure for women battling with infertility. Dr Stephen Hwande, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital,…

Youth Group gives 5000 Nigerians Free Medicare in Calabar


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As part of activities to mark the 2024 Easter celebration in Calabar, some young people have concluded plans to offer more than 5,000 Nigerians free medical services. The young people, who have also finalised preparations for their annual,…

Walking for 150 minutes per week reduces cancer risks – Experts


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A group of health experts have underscored the importance of exercise, especially regular walking for at least 150 minutes per week, noting that it can improve health and overall well-being. Speaking at the ‘2024 Walkout Exercise’ organised…

Optometrist advocates specialised schools for blinds in Delta


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An Optometrist, Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, has appealed to the Delta Government to establish specialised schools for the visually- impaired in the state. Omo-Irabor made the appeal while speaking with the Newsmen on Tuesday in Warri, Delta.…

SGBV: Foundation provides psychological support to survivors in Bauchi


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An NGO, Attah Sisters Helping Hand Foundation (ASHH) in Bauchi State, said it has provided psychological support to 20 survivors of Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in Bauchi and Ganjuwa local government areas. Mrs Rita Samuel,…