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NMA and foundation donate sanitary pads to inmates across the country – Tribune Online

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has partnered with Diatom Impact Foundation to donate sanitary pads to all female inmates in Nigerian Correctional Service facilities, as part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene and women's health within correctional centres. In a...

6 risk factors that increase the chances of developing a stroke – Tribune Online

World Stroke Day is celebrated every year on October 29 to raise awareness about stroke, its causes, prevention and the importance of timely medical care. A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted...

FG and experts push for stricter safety in medical use of radioactive substances – Tribune Online

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safe medical use of radioactive substances in Nigeria, as stakeholders and health experts gathered in Abuja for the first National Dialogue on the safe medical use of radioactive substances. The...

Resident doctors present 19 demands to avoid indefinite strike – Tribune Online

•Says FG owes health workers N38 billion allocation The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 demands which it described as minimum expectations necessary to avoid a complete and indefinite national strike that will begin on Saturday. According to...

FG and UNICEF seek media support to safeguard children’s rights – Tribune Online

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has called on the media and professionals in the country to join it in protecting the rights of children. The FG, through the Federal Ministry of Information and...

5 everyday situations that can damage your eardrum – Tribune Online

The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a delicate part of the ear that plays a crucial role in hearing and protecting the ear. middle ear of the infection. While most people associate damage to the eardrum...

Health benefits and risks of eating snails – Tribune Online

A snail is a small mollusk with a spiral-shaped shell. Snails are famous for moving very slowly and leaving a trail of slime behind them. They all have shells that they can retreat into.Health benefits of consuming snailsRisks and...

LAUTECH don shines on the list of the 2% most important scientists in the world – Tribune Online

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation, with Professor Ayodeji Folorunsho Ajayi, a distinguished academic and researcher, included in the prestigious list of the top 2% scientists in...

UNICEF, Rotary and other partners to raise awareness of negative effects of polio – Tribune Online

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and members of the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central on Friday organized a walk to raise awareness about polio and commemorate World Polio Day 2025. Participants included Polio Survivors Groups (PSG), Parents for Good...

Ogun government inaugurates task force on sustainability of health systems – Tribune Online

Following the suspension of global health funding from the United States government, the Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), launched the Health Systems Sustainability Task Force to strengthen resilience, ensure coordinated service delivery,...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...