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Lassa fever: Kwara embarks on construction of isolation centre
Kwara state government has embarked on the construction of isolation centers for victims of Lassa fever at Sobi Specialist hospital in Ilorin.Speaking during his visit to the site of the facility in Ilorin on Thursday, the commissioner…
ICT: Panacea to socio-economic, developmental challenges ― Gombe dep gov
Information and Communication Technology, (ICT) has been described as a panacea to 21st-century challenges and socio-economic development thereby Gombe State Government to restate its commitment to embracing it.Deputy Governor of the…
High blood pressure can cause frequent urination at night!
Frequent urination at night has been identified as a potential side effect of drugs to treat hypertension. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts warn that in some instances, it may also signal undiagnosed diabetes or even uncontrolled…
FG develops pneumonia control strategy ― Minister
The Federal Government says it has developed pneumonia control strategy and implementation plan as part of renewed efforts to ensure survival and well-being of Nigerian children.Minister of Health, Prof Osagie Ehanire disclosed this at…
Lassa fever: Kano confirms four cases with three deaths
Kano State Government has confirmed four cases of Lassa fever, with three persons dead and one quarantined.The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ibrahim Tsanyawa made the confirmation on Wednesday at an emergency press conference in…
Our labs are certified to check substandard products ― NAFDAC
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General (DG), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says five out of its seven laboratories are now certified to check substandard products.Adeyeye said this in…
Exclusive breastfeeding: Expert advocates community-based support
Professor Kareem Airede, a Neonatal Medicine and Paediatrics expert, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, has called for community-based action in support of exclusive breastfeeding.Airede told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on…
How can we reduce our exposure to potentially harmful aluminium?
A new report carried out by German officials suggests that even though exposure to dangerous aluminum compounds in foods has been decreasing, we are still ingesting more of this substance than experts deem safe. What can we do to minimize…
Special polio immunisation: Enugu govt targets 1m children
Enugu State Government says it is targeting no fewer than one million children in the Sub-National Immunisation plus days in the state.Dr George Ugwu, the Executive Secretary of Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency…
Drinking alcohol will not cure depression, sad mood —Experts
It is not unusual for people to use alcohol to alleviate anxiety. However, in this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that prolonged or excessive intake of alcohol actually increases anxiety and stress, and worsens depression. …