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Health

Taraba State Government officially reports new cases of Lassa fever

The Taraba State government on Tuesday confirmed new cases of the viral haemorrhagic fever (Lassa fever) at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo. The state commissioner for health, Gbangsheya Buma, said eight out of nine suspected cases that were tested...

Health workers in Oyo state commence seven-day warning strike

Healthcare workers in Oyo State, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), have begun a seven-day warning strike due to the government's failure to address their demands over a two-year period. Chairman of the association,...

Can having sex 21 times a month reduce the risk of prostate issues?

Claim: Men need to have sex 21 times monthly to avoid prostate issues. Full Text Prostate problems are unique to men because they have to do with a peculiar reproductive organ. There are three types of prostate problems: inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged...

Adamawa government officially announces one confirmed case of Lassa Fever

The Adamawa Government has confirmed one positive out of the five suspected cases of Lassa fever recorded in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, said this at a news conference in Yola on Monday. He said the index cases...

Deaf Women in Niger Speak Out: We are Wife Material

Women living with hearing impairment in Niger State have appealed to men who are looking for life partners, to seek their hands in marriage, as the condition will not prevent them from building a healthy family. The women spoke through...

Study finds over a billion people classified as obese

A recent report from The Lancet reveals a startling statistic that more than a billion people worldwide are now classified as obese, posing significant health risks. According to The Lancet's official website on Sunday, the study highlighted a concerning trend,...

Nigerian hospital discovers overlooked aspects in care management

A multidisciplinary committee in charge of cancer care management at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said it already identified critical areas in the management of cancer cases that are either “under-explored or...

New Research Shows Global Obesity Rates Surpass One Billion People

More than one billion people worldwide are now living with obesity, with rates among children increasing fourfold, a new report published by The Lancet has revealed. According to the study, obesity among adults globally has more than doubled since 1990...

Nigerian conjoined twins successfully separated by Saudi medical team

A medical team in Saudi Arabia has successfully separated conjoined Nigerian twins, Hassana and Huseina. The Saudi Arabian embassy in Nigeria announced this in a statement on Friday. “The procedure, which began on Thursday morning, marked the culmination of meticulous planning...

Nigeria collaborates with a Dutch company to tackle issues in blood transfusion

The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has partnered with Netherlands-based HemoClear BV to tackle blood transfusion shortages. The alliance, according to a statement sent to Newslodgeon Friday, is set to introduce “autologous, a patient-own blood transfusion service, to address...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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