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Nigeria among high TB burden countries, says agency
Nigeria remains among the high burden countries for Tuberculosis, TB, globally, the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli…
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Glaucoma: 3,000 patients receive treatment at OAUTHC
More than 3,000 glaucoma patients received treatment at Obafemi Awolowo University and Teaching Hospital Complex, OAUTHC, in…
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Lagos train-bus accident: 66 patients out of hospital –Govt
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Wednesday announced that 66 patients involved in the…
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OYSHIA begins community based insurance scheme
The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA, has begun a Community Based Health Insurance Scheme, CBHIS, in…
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Lassa fever: 22 states recorded 109 deaths in January —NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, said 22 states of the federation recorded 109…
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NAFDAC alerts public on defective tetracycline ointment
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted the public on defective…
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Train accident: Lagos residents donate 300 units blood
Over 300 units of blood have been donated to save lives of the train/bus accident victims, Governor…
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Chronic kidney disease on increase, under diagnosed —Expert
A public health expert, Dr Thomson Nduka, has said that the prevalence of chronic kidney disease, CKD,…
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Train accident: 32 survivors discharged from hospitals –Govt
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that 32 survivors of the train…
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World Kidney Day: How to prevent kidney disease –Expert
A Consultant Nephrologist, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr Yemi Raji, has advised Nigerians to embrace prevention as…