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Scientists say people who eat apple are less likely to have cancer
AN apple a day may keep cancer and heart disease at bay: Scientists find people who eat more flavonoid-rich foods are less likely to die of the killer conditionsThe saying goes that an apple a day keeps the doctor away - and now…
Burnout: Facing the damage of ‘chronic workplace stress’
In a world where it seems as though the pressure to perform is always on, more and more people are admitting to burnout at work. What is this phenomenon, and how can you cope with it if it happens to you? In this Spotlight feature, we…
Anambra govt flags off Meningitis vaccination
The Anambra State government has flagged off round 1 routine immunisation to prevent the outbreak of meningitis and other killer diseases among children in the state.At the ceremony held at the Red Cross Headquarters Awka, on Friday,…
Meningitis: 26.7m children aged 1-7 at risk in Nigeria ― NPHCDA
THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said that 26.7 million Nigerian children between one and seven years of age are at risk of contracting meningitis.
The Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib, revealed…
Meningitis: Lagos govt introduces Men-A vaccine into routine immunisation
THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board in conjunction with Partners on Monday announced the introduction of Meningitis vaccine (Men-A vaccine)…
Zamfara govt to construct new hospital in Maradun
GOV. Mohammed Bello-Matawalle has pledged to construct an ultra-modern hospital in Maradun, to enhance health care delivery in his home local government area.
Matawalle made the pledge during his visit to victims of a motor accident…
Makinde urges mothers to bring out children for Meningitis A vaccine
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on mothers, caregivers and guardians in the state to make available their eligible children to any health facility offering routine immunisation to access meningitis A vaccine routine…
I will scale up HIV/AIDS response to end epidemic in Oyo ― Makinde’s wife
WIFE of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, says she will scale up HIV/AIDS response to put an end to the epidemic in the nearest future.
Makinde, the Chairperson, Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), gave the…
Daura NAF Reference Hospital to reduce medical tourism ― Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said the Reference Hospital established by the Nigerian Air Force in Daura will provide standard healthcare services and reduce medical tourism by Nigerians.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many…
Yellow fever: Enugu State steps up proactive preventive mechanisms, surveillance
THE Enugu State Ministry of Health says it has stepped up its pro-active preventive mechanisms against a possible outbreak of yellow fever in the state.
Dr Chinyere Ezeudu, Enugu State Chief Epidemiology Officer, spoke with the News Agency…