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Local Delicacies Advocated To Curb Kidney, Heart Diseases
Nigerians should embrace the consumption of local delicacies to reduce the risk of kidney and cardiovascular d…
Organisation set to build next generation of women-led health solutions in Nigeria
An organisation, Heels and Tech, has continued its drive to equip women innovators with the knowledge, technol…
Nigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promises
With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approaching, health advocates are pushing for healthcare to become a mor…
Decoding Sun Protection from SPF Numbers to UV Wavelengths
Across many parts of Africa, strong sunlight is a feature of everyday life throughout much of the year. Yet co…
Otti Commissions Obingwa Hospital, Honours Chima Ubani.
The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has commissioned the 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko, Obingwa…
Diphtheria Outbreak Kills Over 50 Children In Kano
More than 50 children have reportedly died from diphtheria in communities in Rano Local Government Area of Kan…
NAFDAC orders recall, destruction of alcohol in sachets, PET bottles
The agency also ordered the destruction of the recalled products under its supervision, saying manufacturers w…
Women With Disabilities Face Persistent Healthcare Barriers, Advocate Warns
Ms Kyenan Mizim, North-Central Coordinator of the Network of Women with Disabilities, has raised concerns over…