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Foot and mouth disease kills 50 cows in Jigawa – Cattle Breeders
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa on Thursday said foot and mouth disease had killed over 50 cows in the area.
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Smoking, excessive alcohol intake increases risk of colon cancer- Expert warns
An Oncologist with National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Ehiatamah Ehinomem, has advised Nigerians to avoid smoking and indulging in excessive intake of alcohol to reduce risk of developing…
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NCDC confirms yellow fever outbreak in Edo
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday announced the outbreak of yellow fever in Edo.
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Chief Executive Officer, NCDC, in Abuja in a…
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Miscarriages: Physician warns women against tedious work
A physician at the Central Hospital, Ughelli, Delta State, Dr Ovo Ogbinaka, has warned women with early pregnancies to avoid works that may lead to miscarriage.
Ogbinaka gave the…
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CAFE commences free prosthetic limb measurement in Awka
By Sunny A. David, Awka
A 3-day Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, (CAFE), free prosthetic limb measurement has commenced in Awka, Anambra State.
The event which was ongoing at…
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Anambra reassures residents of affordable healthcare system
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Anambra State Commissioner for Heath, Dr. Joe Akabuike, says the state government is poised to provide affordable and accessible health care system to…
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NDLEA uncovers 12 containers with 340 million Tramadol tablets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has uncovered 340 million Tramadol tablets in 12 containers at the Apapa port in Lagos.
Head of Public Affairs of the…
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Group pays hospital bills for 8 indigent patients at NAUTH, Nnewi
By Sunny A. David, Awka
When somebody is saved from an accident that appears fatal, when another is healed miraculously or when extra ordinary good things happen in people’s lives,…
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1,110 dead as cholera ravages 29 states in Nigeria – NCDC
Nigeria Minister of Health, Dr Isaac Adewale
Nigeria has recorded 1,110 deaths this year from cholera outbreaks in 29 states across Nigeria as the disease claims more lives in more…
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BaSAM solicits media support on health reportage
The Bauchi State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal, Child and Newborn (BaSAM MNCH) has solicited media support to raise public awareness on health issues.
BaSAM is a coalition…
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Behavioral scientist urges pregnant women to shun alcohol
A Behavioral Scientist at the General Hospital, Minna, Niger State, Dr Itopa Garba, has advised pregnant women to desist from taking alcohol during pregnancy to avoid…
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Physician calls for measures to curb suicide
A family physician with the National Hospital Abuja, Dr Jonathan Anjola, has called on government at all levels to embrace measures that could prevent the spread of suicide in the…
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NAFDAC sensitises farmers against wrong application of agrochemicals
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced nationwide training of its staff to sensitise farmers and grain merchants on the…
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Polio immunisation: Team lacks logistics support – Director
The Director, Primary Health Care, Wurno Local Government Council of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Mana, says lack of logistics support is hampering polio immunisation in the area.…
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Malaria: Borno Govt. distributes 3.7m treated nets
Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima
The Borno Government on Saturday said it distributed 3.7 million pieces of treated mosquito nets to control malaria in the state.
Alhaji Mala…
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Demographic Crises: NGOs advocate more investment on reproductive issues
A coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on Friday appealed to the Federal Government and other stakeholders to make more investments and innovations into Family…
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