THE Nigerian Academy of Medicine has said the provision of health insurance would solve the problem of poor health services in the country. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Abuja, the newly elected president of the academy, Professor Sam Ohaegbulam said, “I believe that part of the challenges we …
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SHISHA smoking is becoming rampant and appears to be socially acceptable. Is it safe to smoke it? It is somehow socially acceptable and seen as an activity of leisure. Many people are under the misconception that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarette. However, according to the Centre for …
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AFTER growing from a local initiative in 2008 to an international movement in 2018, the United Nations set aside the 17th of September to be celebrated annually as World Cleanup Day. This day is marked to raise awareness of the prevalent waste crisis affecting the world today. In tackling this …
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The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board has collaborated with the state chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association in ensuring the welfare and career progression of doctors in the primary health care centers in the state. The spokesperson for the LSPHCB, Filade Olumide, confirmed the development when the Chairman, NMA …
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The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country has increased to 277, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. This is even as the suspected cases stand at 704 from January 1 to August 28, 2022. The report also showed that six deaths had been recorded so …
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The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Federal Government is set for trial by November The PUNCH reports that the project, which is a mega research grant intervention tagged, ‘Accelerated development of COVID-19 vaccines using innovative technological approach’, is a collaborative effort involving cluster researchers from five different institutions to consolidate problem-solving …
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The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, said the Monkeypox cases in the country had risen to 220. Dr. Adetifa made this known at the ministerial press briefing on COVID-19 and developments in the health sector held in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the …
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WaterAid, with funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), has launched an 18-month project targeted at improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services in four communities within and around the Maiduguri Metropolis in Borno State. The project, titled ‘Strengthening Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery in Borno State, Nigeria …
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The United Nations (UN), every year, sets aside August 19th to pay respect to individuals and corporates who are dedicated to selflessly solving the challenges confronting humanity across the world. This year’s World Humanitarian Day celebration focuses on the significance, efficacy, and positive effects of the thousands of volunteers, professionals, …
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Government of Ogun state has confirmed four new cases of Monkey pox in the state. The new cases were confirmed by the Director of Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr Festus Soyinka. Confirming the new cases, Soyinka said two cases were recorded at Ota, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, while …
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