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UCH Commemorates Glaucoma Week

By Fasilat Lawal Nigerians have been advised to take proper care of their eyes so as not to lose their sight. some medical experts gave the advice at a sensitisation programme to mark 2023 glaucoma week in Ibadan. According to Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Jessie Otegbayo, Glaucoma damages the eye optic […]Continue Reading
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Why I lied about kidney donor- Ekweremadu

The wife of former Deputy Senate President, Beatrice Ekweremadu, has denied involvement in the search for an organ donor for their ailing daughter, Sonia. Beatrice was last year arrested alongside her husband in the United Kingdom for allegedly trafficking a young man into the country to harvest his kidney. She denied the allegation on Monday […]Continue Reading
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Detox with Sugarcane Juice

A hot sunny day calls for a glass of delicious, refreshing juice. While we have many options on the market today, our beloved sugarcane juice continues to be the King of Good Times. Nothing beats the sweetness of sugarcane juice on a hot afternoon. Just imagine getting your hands on an icy cold glass of […]Continue Reading
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Throat Ailment Claims 61 in Kano

An outbreak of diphtheria infection has claimed 61 lives in Kano State as of March 2, 2023. The Kano State Case Manager, Dr Salma Suwaid, disclosed this on Monday at a webinar organized by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention with the theme ‘Diptheria outbreak in Nigeria: Vaccination Response.’ Dr Suwaid also said […]Continue Reading
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Dangers of Processed Foods

By Adebukola Aluko Processed foods are foods that have been altered from their natural state in some way, often through the addition of preservatives, artificial flavours and other additives, during preparation to make them more convenient, shelf-stable or flavorful. It changes the nutritional profile and increases the shelf-life in most cases. Processed foods are often Continue Reading
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Stakeholders Intensify Campaign Against FGM

By Olumide Ogunbiyi Female Genital Cutting is a barbaric trend that must be halted in society. This was the submission of stakeholders at an event put together by the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, and Oyo State Government in collaboration with the Center for Population and Reproductive Health, CPRH, to commemorate the International Day of […]Continue Reading
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Adeoyo, Other Hospitals Billed for Upgrade

Oyo State government has signed a twin memorandum of understanding, MOU, with the French government. The twin memorandum of understanding was signed between the Oyo State government and French Authorities, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The MOU is to improve Healthcare services and reaffirm a common desire to promote the Continue Reading
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Ogun flags off Polio Outbreak Response

Ogun State Government says there is need for sustained efforts towards the eradication of the wild polio virus and other variants in the country. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker stated this during the flag-off ceremony for the second round of Polio Outbreak Response, OBR 2, at Ikenne Primary Health Care, Ikenne Local Government. […]Continue Reading
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Diphtheria Infection Hits Kano, Kills 25

Diphtheria disease outbreak has killed no fewer than 25 persons in Kano. Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, confirmed the outbreak of the deadly disease. Symptoms of the killer disease include sore throat, cough, drooling of saliva, change of voice, neck swelling, abnormal breathing, fever or mouth odour, among others. The commissioner, […]Continue Reading