Health

The Federal Government has clarified that the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant, identified in Australia and some other countries in Europe, is not in Nigeria. Permanent secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs Kachollum…
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The Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONG) has called on healthcare professionals to work collaboratively to improve the nation’s healthcare system. The call was made during a panel session at SOLONG’s 6th annual International…
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Childhood obesity, a condition where a child’s weight is more than the healthy limits for their age and height, has become a growing global problem. Once considered to be a problem for wealthier nations, this crisis has reached Nigeria…
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The Oyo State Rapid Response Team (RRT) has confirmed four deaths, linked to a suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Saki West local government area of the State. The fatalities consisted of three males and one 32-year-old female who was…
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Residents of Ijio, Ilaji-Ile and others in Iwajowa local government area of Oyo state have benefitted from the free medical outreach sponsored by the Jagunmolu Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi. The free medical outreach…
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Researchers and laboratory technologists have been charged to Upskill and embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence to transform the industry Some Scholars gave the charge while presenting papers at the 39th annual scientific conference…
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Following the seven day warning strike embarked on by Joint Health Workers Unions, JOHESU, patients at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan have appealed to government to negotiate with the Health Workers to end the Strike. The…
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Nigerians have been urged to embrace the palliative care system in the medical and health care service delivery to ensure all round health system in the country. This formed parts of the submissions by stakeholders in the medical field…
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Oyo State Government is set to screen Three Hundred and Forty seven thousand, three hundred and four (347, 304) individuals as 'Project 10 Million Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers' commences in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Health,…
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The Senate has today passed the bill sponsored by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Igboora, in concurrence with the House of Representatives. This is contained in a…
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