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Why Nollywood Legend ‘Ogogo’ Can Beat Stage 4 Cancer
The Nollywood film community and fans across West Africa were thrown into shock following the heartbreaking public appeal by the daughters of legendary Yoruba actor […]
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WHO Reports Largest Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, becoming the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country, […]
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Vaccines Prevent 1.8 Million Seaths Annually In Africa, Says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says vaccines prevent about 1.8 million deaths annually in Africa, underscoring their critical role in public health. In a statement […]
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Oyo Confirms New Case Of Lassa Fever, Activates Emergency
The Oyo State government has confirmed a Lassa Fever case at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The case involved a 44-year-old female who was […]
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WHO Urges Countries To Accelerate Access To Cataract Surgery
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight restoring […]
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Cervical Cancer Preventable, Curable, Says UN
The UN has said cervical cancer is both preventable and curable with proper access to screening, vaccination and treatment. UN, in a statement on Friday, […]
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Mangal Foundation Offers Free Surgeries To 18,000 Eye Patients
About 18,000 vulnerable patients with various eye ailments have received free eye care and surgeries from the Mangal Foundation since 2016. A board member, Hussaini […]
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Arrest Of Unlicensed Healers In Cross River Commendable- NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association has commended the state government for arresting and prosecuting ten unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners, describing the action as necessary for public […]
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Nigerian Men Urged To Embrace Vasectomy, Other Family Planning Methods
Medical experts have called on Nigerian men to embrace vasectomy and other safe and effective contraceptive options. The experts said this would help to promote […]
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Biochemistry Practitioners Want FG To Prioritise Use Of Alternative Medicine
The Biochemistry Practitioners, Plant Treatment Oasis Association of Nigeria has called on the federal government to prioritise the use of alternative medicine to enhance the […]