Lagos govt. to set up IVF, endometriosis centre, says Health Commissioner
The Lagos state government says it will set up an In-vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Assisted Reproductive Therapy Programme and Endometriosis Centre...
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Nigerian Cardiac Society sounds alarm over sudden deaths during football matches
The Nigerian Cardiac Society has expressed concerns about the cardiovascular health of Nigerians following several reported cases of sudden deaths among...
Football tension: Protect your health during football matches with these tips
In the wake of recent tragic incidents where individuals with high blood pressure suffered fatal consequences while watching football matches,...
Malaria vaccine highly effective in young children, new data suggests
New data suggests that a malaria vaccine developed with the help of Britain’s Oxford University scientists is up to 78...
Expert highlights use of AI application for breast cancer treatment
Leonardo Iheme, a lead data scientist at EPAM Systems, a Turkish company, has called for the adoption and use of...
Nigeria committed to ‘One Health Approach’ towards preventing infectious diseases
The Ministry of Health and Social Development says Nigeria is committed to preventing infectious diseases through a ‘One Health approach’....
Tobacco use reducing despite industry interference: WHO
In a report published on Tuesday, the World Health Organization says the number of people using tobacco continues to decline...
UNICEF calls for federal-state collaboration to tackle Nigeria’s health system crisis
In a pivotal moment for Nigeria's healthcare system, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has issued a clarion call for...
NAFDAC urges nursing mothers to prioritise exclusive breastfeeding for newborns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) has called upon nursing mothers to wholeheartedly embrace exclusive breastfeeding as...
NMA cautions Nigerians to desist from hot, heavy food during hot season
The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Kaduna State, Sheyin Madaki, has cautioned against excessive eating of ‘heavy...
