Health
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Study shows excess fat in heart increases cardiac failure risks in diabetics
People suffering from diabetes run two- to five-fold risks of heart failure if they have excess fat in the heart,…
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Kogi medical doctors begin strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi on Sunday directed its members to resume strike on Monday over an alleged…
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C/River: Gunmen release abducted doctor
By George Odok Gunmen early on Sunday released Dr Usang Ekanem, a medical practitioner with the Cross River College of…
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Health challenges: 406 persons treated of eye ailments in Sokoto
Danjuma James, Sokoto No fewer than 406 persons suffering from various eye ailments have so far been treated in Sabon…
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Deaf man survives after being hit by train in Kano
By Bosede Olufunmi A 28-year-old deaf man, Isa Abubakar, is receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital in Kano…
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Clinical psychologist, Pamela Udoka, joins Qed.ng
Certified clinical psychologist and theatre artist, Pamela Udoka, has joined Qed.ng as a columnist beginning from Friday, January 5. 2018.…
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20,210 babies born in Nigeria on Jan. 1 – UNICEF
By Prudence Arobani Nigeria would have approximately 20,210 babies born into the country on the New Year’s day. This represents…
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New Year Day: Gbajabiamila celebrates with abandoned children, showers gifts on first baby
Bolaji Buhari The Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday urged governments at all levels and…
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Saraki calls on Nigerians to join the fight against drug abuse
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday called on Nigerians across the nation to join the fight…
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A/Ibom Govt to establish emergency trauma centre for accident victims
By Our Reporter Akwa Ibom government has said it would establish an emergency medical services centre to address incidences of…
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Rotary Club of Ikeja visits LASUTH on Christmas Day · Presents gifts to patients · Donates Medical Equipment· Rewards Outstanding, diligent staff
The Rotary Club of Ikeja on Christmas Day visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, both to spend the…
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LAUTECH resident doctors resist transfer of 55 members
By Akeem Abas The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso Chapter, Oyo State on Thursday…
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Bike mishap: President’s son stable – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency on Wednesday said that the son of the President, Yusuf Buhari, who was involved in…
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Seek appropriate healthcare services during pregnancy, Expert advises expectant mothers
By Oluwakemi Oladipo A medical researcher, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, on Tuesday advised expectant mothers to always seek appropriate healthcare services…
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Police nab dealer with fake drugs in Kaduna
By Mohammad Tijjani The police in Kaduna State on Monday said they have arrested a drug dealer with over 250,000…
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Germany supports Nigeria with €29.9m to eradicate polio
By Mustapha Yauri The Federal Republic of Germany and Nigeria has signed a 29.9 million Euros agreement in support of…
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Medical expert wants ban on cough syrups
By Ramatu Garba Dr Fatima Hassan, Pediatric Consultant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), has called on the Federal Government…
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1,000 Nigerians die annually of disease epidemics, says ex-LUTH CMD
By Lucy Osuizigbo/Oluwakemi Oladipo No fewer than 1,000 Nigerians die annually as a result of disease epidemics, a public health…
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Malaria accounts for 50 per cent mortality in Borno – WHO
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that Malaria accounts for 50 percent of deaths in…
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300 doctors left Nigeria in 2016-NMA President
By Esenvosa Izah Three hundred Nigerian doctors left the country in 2016, the National President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof.…
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Breaking the Malaria cycle By Rasak Musbau
In spite of the huge amount that governments both at the Federal and the States levels spend in the provision…
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800 rural dwellers to benefit from ENT medical outreach in Kaduna
By Stella Kabruk The National Ear Care Centre on Wednesday said it had targeted 800 rural dwellers during its three…
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Dangote Foundation commits N36bn to malnutrition intervention plan — CEO
By Philip Yatai Dangote Foundation on Wednesday said it would commit N36 billion to implement its malnutrition intervention plan in…
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100 women die from pregnancy complications in Zamfara – Consultant
By Abubakar Ahmed About 100 women were recorded to have died in Zamfara in 2016 due to pregnancy related complications,…
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