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‘Nigeria needs 10 years to replace migrating doctors’
The President of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, Prof. Aminu Muhammad, has said that it would take…
400,000 health workers insufficient for Nigeria – Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate has that about 400,000 health workers in Nigeria are…
[Health Tips] Cataracts: What you need to know
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. The lens is a clear structure that helps to focus light onto the…
Subsidy Removal: NMA requests allowance review as economic hardship worsens
Following the elimination of petrol subsidies by the Federal Government, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has made a new…
[Health Tips] Glaucoma, a guide to prevention
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. This damage can…
[Health Tips] Eight ways to care for your eyes
The eye is a complex organ that allows us to see. It is made up of several parts, including the cornea, lens, retina, and optic…
NCDC monitoring new COVID-19 subvariants, to begin testing in four states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it is keeping an eye on two novel subvariants of the SARS-CoV-2…
How Surgeons carry out first womb transplant in UK
Oxford surgeons performed the first successful womb transplant in the United Kingdom (UK).
Eating unbranded cereals dangerous, NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians to avoid buying unbranded cereals in the…
Eight signs of dehydration and tips for drinking more water
Water is essential for life. It makes up about 60% of our body weight and is involved in many important functions, such as:
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