Nigeria has insufficient facilities to treat cancer patients at a time when more citizens testing positive for cancer. The post Health matters across Nigeria (March edition) appeared first on …
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Taraba govt confirms new cases of Lassa fever
The state commissioner for health, Gbangsheya Buma, said eight out of nine suspected cases that were tested last Friday came out positive The post Taraba govt confirms new cases …
Read More »Oyo health workers begin seven-day warning strike
According to Mr Ajani, the strike will involve laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, dental technologists, dental therapists, medical social workers, radiographers, nutritionists, dietitians, and health records and information managers in all …
Read More »Adamawa govt confirms one positive Lassa Fever case
The Adamawa Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, said this at a news conference in Yola on Monday. The post Adamawa govt confirms one positive Lassa Fever case appeared first …
Read More »FACT CHECK: Does having sex 21 times a month prevent prostate issues?
While there are different benefits to having sex or frequent ejaculation, and a few studies suggest a relationship between this and prostate cancer, there is no clear link between …
Read More »Over a billion classified as obese — Study
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, affecting individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25. The post Over a billion classified …
Read More »We are wife materials — Deaf women cry out in Niger
Using feathers, cotton board to clean the ears can lead to hearing defect. The post We are wife materials — Deaf women cry out in Niger appeared first on …
Read More »SPECIAL REPORT: Rape survivors demand justice as Kano fails to domesticate important laws
PREMIUM TIMES reports on a rising trend of rape in Kano, the obstacles to justice for victims and the efforts being made by state and non-state actors to check …
Read More »Study reveals over one billion now live with obesity globally
The study estimates that nearly 880 million adults and 159 million children lived with obesity in 2022. The post Study reveals over one billion now live with obesity globally …
Read More »World Cancer Day: Nigerian hospital identifies ‘under-explored’ areas in care management
The committee, according to her, is also considering “palliative medicines” to address cancer cases in the country effectively. The post World Cancer Day: Nigerian hospital identifies ‘under-explored’ areas in …
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