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Lagos Activates Emergency Operations Centre to Tackle Cholera Outbreak

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Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos, the state government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, to address the increasing number of severe gastroenteritis cases across multiple local government areas. According to the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, the laboratory investigation and test results have confirmed […]

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Kano Enacts Mandatory Premarital Screening Law

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A new law in Kano State has sparked mixed reactions. The Kano Mandatory Premarital Law requires intending couples to undergo premarital medical screening before tying the knot. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf signed the law, aiming to promote healthier marriages and the birth of healthy children in the state. Under the new legislation, couples must present

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Nigeria Faces Severe Shortage of Psychiatrists, Says Association

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The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APIN) has raised an alarm over the acute shortage of psychiatrists in the country, with less than 250 specialists available to cater to the mental health needs of over 216 million Nigerians. This falls far short of the recommended ratio of one psychiatrist to 10,000 population, which would require

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Ruth Kadiri Raises Alarm Over Vaccine Shortage in Nigerian Hospitals

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Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has expressed concern over the unavailability of immunization vaccines in Nigerian hospitals. She revealed that her daughter has not received vaccination for over a year due to the shortage, and many mothers are facing the same challenge nationwide. Kadiri took to her Instagram page to appeal to the federal

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Nigeria Medical Association Reiterates Stance Against Euthanasia, ‘Mercy Killing’

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The association condemned the violent assaults and kidnapping of healthcare workers, urging governments to ensure their safe release. Additionally, the NMA expressed worry about the alarming rates of kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, and killing of innocent citizens, causing palpable fears among citizens.

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See how this animal treated himself with Herbs and Leaves. The power of Roots and Herbs

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Scientists report that a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia used a plant-based paste as a kind of self-medication to cure a sizable lesion on his cheek. This is the first instance of a wild critter using a therapeutic herb to cure an injury. The wound healed in a month after researchers observed Rakus applying the plant

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Japa: Nurses Take Legal Action Against Council, Health Minister Over New Guidelines

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Japa: Nurses Take Legal Action Against Council, Health Minister Over New Guidelines In a significant development, eight nurses across the country have filed a lawsuit against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the Minister of Health. The legal action, initiated in the National Industrial Court in Abuja, centers around a recent circular

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