1 month ago
FG’s meeting with Health Workers deadlocked as JOHESU expects new govt offer
A meeting between the federal government and the striking health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has again ended with no agreement, a leader of …
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1 month ago
Ebola Resurgence: Nigeria intensifies surveillance on boarders
In an attempt to keep Nigerians safe from Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday directed the Federal Ministry of Health to step up surveillance activities …
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1 month ago
Ebola resurfaces in Congo, kills 17
The dreaded Ebola virus that raged some African countries several years ago, has staged a return in northwest part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing 17 people.
Congo’s health …
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1 month ago
Customs detain importer over smuggled containers loaded with Tramadol
The Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has detained one suspect in connection with importation of 40 and 20 feet containers loaded with Tramadol tablets allegedly smuggled from …
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1 month ago
FCTA refutes claims of cholera outbreak in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says there is no cholera outbreak recorded in the territory.
Humphrey Okoroukwu, Director Public Health of Health and Human Service Secretariat, made this known …
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1 month ago
Alex Ferguson undergoes emergency brain surgery
Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager, on Saturday underwent an emergency surgery for brain haemorrhage.
Manchester United FC confirmed the news with a statement on its website.
The legendary …
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1 month ago
Total Group marks 2018 world malaria day in Ibadan, Oyo State
The Total Group in Nigeria which comprise of Total Nigeria Plc and Total Upstream Companies and her partners (NNPC, NAPIMS, SAPETRO, Petrobras & CCNOC) joined the rest of the world …
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2 months ago
DRUG ABUSE: FG bans import and production of cough syrup with codeine
The Federal Ministry of Health has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough preparations to check substance abuse among Nigerians.
The Minister of Health, …
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2 months ago
Scientists decode enzyme causing ageing, cancer
Elated scientists announced Wednesday the completion of a 20-year quest to map the complex enzyme thought to forestall ageing by repairing the tips of chromosomes in plants and animals, including …
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2 months ago
HEALTH ALERT: You gain weight when you skip breakfast
People who skip breakfast are more likely to gain weight and have larger waists, according to a U.S. study published online recently.
The study, led by Kevin Smith from Mayo …
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