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Buhari approves orthopedic hospital for Jos, Benin, Jalingo
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of three more orthopedic hospitals across the country.
Minister of…
Over 1.2m under-5 children stunted in Katsina – Report
A nutrition Manager with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Elhaji Diop, says no fewer than 1.24 million under-five…
Buhari establishes anti-malaria council, names Aliko Dangote as chairman
On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that eradicating malaria and its ancillary effects would save the country from the…
Monkeypox cases hit 172, spreads to 27 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed that the country's monkeypox case count has risen to 172.
According to the…
[Health Tips] Leukemia: Types, causes, symptoms and when to see a doctor
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system.
There…
Strike: Resident doctors, FG in talks over demands
The Federal Government has begun talks with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors about the doctors' demands.
Dr. Yusuf…
Healthcare: UNICEF rates Gombe highest in Nigeria
Mr Eframe Tafle, the Immunisation Manager, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has ranked Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State…
Only three states have attained 50% COVID-19 vaccination – FG
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that only three states out of the 36 states and the Federation Capital Territory…
50 children feared dead from measles in Rivers communities
A measles outbreak in Rivers State's Kugbo Clan of Abua/Odual Local Government Area is believed to have killed 50 children.
The…
[Health Tips] Hepatitis: Types, causes, symptoms, methods of transmission…
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It is most commonly caused by the virus hepatovirus A, B, C, D, and E.
Hepatitis A and…