HEALTH CARE
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Rains: Exposure to cold doesn’t cause pneumonia – Physician
A General Physician Consultant, Dr Chinasa Gerald, has refuted the belief by some people that exposure to cold causes pneumonia,…
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WHO says Mpox still global health threat
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, has remained a global health threat as 26 countries reported…
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NHIA increases health insurance costs by 60% capitation, 40% fee hike
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced an increase in healthcare costs, with a 60 percent rise in capitation…
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WHO issues global warning on counterfeit diabetes drugs
Counterfeit diabetes drugs have been in circulation since 2022 in a problem affecting all regions of the world, the World…
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WHO announces global spike in cholera
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost…
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Cholera: UNICEF urges Nigeria to protect school children
Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive…
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Cholera: Be careful when patronising local food vendors, expert cautions
Mrs Assumpta Ilodibe, a Chief Nursing Officer at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, says Nigerians to…
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Cholera: Visit hospital early to prevent death, Expert urges Nigerians
Mrs Temitayo Olotu, the Apex Nurse/ Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, on Friday called…
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Hypertension: Pay attention to your health, Experts urge Nigerians
Prof. Babatunde Salako, the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has urged Nigerians to pay attention to…
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FG pledges to bring down soaring cost of medications
The Federal Government has pledged to bring down soaring cost of medications to make it affordable to Nigerians. Prof. Mojidola…
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