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Lack of funding for disease research affecting Africa – Prof Ogoina

WEBThe second reason for the neglect is lack of capacity. Most African countries are poor with competing demands and challenges so they don’t have sufficient …

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Breaking the cycle of Malaria misdiagnosis in Nigeria

WEBCrucially, there is a need to rethink the malaria strategy. The fact that Nigeria alone still accounts for approximately 30% of global malaria cases, which amount to 68 …

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Fidson partners three Chinese firms to tackle HIV in Africa

WEBThe National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted Nigeria to the sale of a fake soap labelled as “Dettol Health Fresh Soap” in the market. According to the alert on

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FG makes health insurance compulsory for employers

WEBThe Federal Government has mandated all employers and employees in public, private, and informal sectors to have access to health insurance, The PUNCH …

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NHIA Act 2022: FG launches operational guidelines

WEB10th October 2023. By Lara Adejoro. The Federal Government on Tuesday, launched the operational guidelines for the 2022 National Health Insurance Authority Act as part of …

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Health 360: Sudden Death

WEBPrevention is just as important as understanding. We discuss actionable steps to reduce the risk of sudden death, including regular health check-ups, …

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Niger to spend 50% of 2025 budget on education, health

WEBThe Niger State Government has disclosed that it would spend over 50 per cent of its 2025 budget on education and health. The state governor, Mohammed Bago, …

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Health 360: Diabetes

WEBThe prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising due to lifestyle changes from urbanization, unhealthy diets, lack of exercise, and more. Early diagnosis and …

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FG to decriminalise attempted suicide — Health minister

WEBThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, has stated that the Federal Government is working towards decriminalising attempted …

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World Bank to grant Nigeria $1.7bn loan – Report

WEBThe Federal Government is set to receive a fresh loan from the World Bank, with approval expected for loans worth $1.7 billion. The loan is expected to be approved …

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Tinubu seeks health workers' support in achieving Universal Health …

WEBBy Lara Adejoro. President Bola Tinubu has urged professional bodies in the health sector to support the Federal Government in achieving Universal Health …

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Nigeria’s chewing sticks: Fagara zanthoxyloides (Orin atata)

WEBOlufunke Faluyi. By Olufunke. Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam is a much-branched tree with dense, dark-green foliage and abundant prickles. These prickles or thorns extend to the …

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Nigeria’s medicinal plant: Bryophyllum pinnatum (abamoda)

WEBBy Olufunke. Bryophyllum pinnatum is a fleshy herb growing up 120cm in the family crassulaceae.The leaves are simple or trifoliolate with petioles. They are green …

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Otti approves renovation of 200 health centres

WEB21st August 2024. Alex Otti. By Ogbonnaya Ikokwu. The Abia State government has concluded plans to renovate and retrofit 200 existing primary health centres across the …

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Ogun Assembly panel backs family planning

WEBThe Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Health has pledged its support for family planning programmes. This was as a family planning advocacy group, …

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Mpox: Adamawa deploys health workers in villages to curb spread

WEBThe Adamawa State Government has deployed over 226 disease surveillance notification officers to villages in the 21 local government areas to monitor and contain the spread of …

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Challenges of healthcare financing in Nigeria

WEBAnother challenge of healthcare financing in Nigeria is the low budgetary allocation to the health sector. The allocation to the Federal Ministry of Health in the …

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The medicinal values of scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum)

WEBScent leaf will help you with your stomach aches, dysentery, diarrhoea and vomiting. It can help relief bloating and also help you digest your meals on time. Among the amazing …

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