AS part of the drive to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, the Federal Government has enlisted the support of prominent business leaders. The government said Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, will lead the charge against the …
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THE Federal says more than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, the Director of Nutrition Department in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare , made this known on Wednesday at a five days meeting with nutrition experts and stakeholders …
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WESTERN countries holding stockpiles of mpox vaccines are being urged to donate them to regions in Africa facing a rapid spread of a more dangerous strain of the virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the surge in mpox cases a public health emergency of international concern, with Clade …
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TRAVELLERS should consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they will be visiting affected areas in Africa, new advice says. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has updated its recommendations in response to outbreaks of a new strain of the virus. Other continents, including Europe, can expect some …
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THE Federal Ministry of Health, with state health ministries and partners, has launched a 1.2 billion dollars Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system. Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of SWAp, said this during a media engagement on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar-Sadiq said that this comprehensive strategy was aimed …
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THE Federal Government on Monday donated multimillion naira worth of medical equipment to the Ijebu-Jesa General Hospital, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun. Newsextra24 reports that the equipment was donated through the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF). The medical equipment donated includes an X-ray mobile machine, four infant incubators, three …
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WALNUTS are not only delicious but also packed with numerous health benefits. Incorporating these nutrient-rich nuts into your diet can contribute to overall well-being. Here are nine health benefits of walnuts They help prevent cancer Some studies suggest that the compounds found in walnuts, including polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, …
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THE African continent is poised to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak continues to spread across many countries. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), said this during a webinar on Thursday on the Monkeypox outbreak situation …
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RESEARCHERS have recently identified eTreg cells as a new immunotherapy target for high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), paving the way for new precision treatment strategies. Ovarian cancer has long ranked among the top ten malignant tumors in women, with HGSOC accounting for nearly 70 per cent of cases. The researchers …
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Médecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) has lamented an upsurge in admissions for malnutrition in Bauchi State. The MSF in a meeting on Thursday in Bauchi emphasized the need for parents to use preventive measures in curbing malnutrition in children. The organization has been providing medical care to some communities in Bauchi …
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