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NAFDAC declares war on illegal bleaching cream dealers
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday said it will rid the markets and stores of…
[HEALTH TIPS] Tuberculosis meaning, how it spreads, symptoms,…
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which usually attacks the lungs, but can also affect…
About 1.8m Nigerians living with HIV – NACA
About 1.8 million Nigerians are currently living with Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency…
Nigerian children risk death over poor vaccination — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has warned that with only 36% of children aged 12-23 months receiving all recommended…
[HEALTH TIPS] Tetanus meaning, symptoms, complications, treatments,…
Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is found in all soils. This bacterium becomes infected when soil…
Lassa fever cases hit 989, deaths now 178
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports that there are now 989 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria.
1.6 million Nigerians on HIV treatment – NACA
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has said that out of the 1.9 million Nigerians with the human immunodeficiency virus,…
Lagos diversifies healthcare to reduce medical tourism, brain drain
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is establishing specialist hospitals to reduce medical…
UNICEF calls for inclusion, equality for all children
The United Nations Children’s fund, UNICEF, on Saturday called for inclusion and equality for all children across the world. The…
[HEALTH TIPS] Mouth Cancer: signs, causes, preventions, risk factors
Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer or cancer of the oral cavity, refers to a variety of cancers that begin in the mouth.…