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Experts seek more awareness about dangers of unsafe abortions – Tribune Online

Medical experts have advocated for greater awareness on the dangers of unsafe abortions among the youth in Osun State. Experts who made the call Tuesday during a workshop on stakeholder co-creation to address unsafe abortion stressed the need for young...

FIDA involves Ekiti religious leaders in preventing gender violence – Tribune Online

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has engaged religious leaders in Ekiti State as part of its intensified campaign to sensitize the public against the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. FIDA explained that religion plays...

Kogi rises to tenth position in health preparedness index by 2025 – Tribune Online

Kogi has recorded a notable jump in its healthcare readiness, rising from 18th position in 2023 and 2024 to 10th position in the 2025 SBM Health Readiness Index (HPI). The SBM Health Preparedness Index assesses the capacity of Nigeria's 36...

Covid mRNA vaccines may boost cancer immunotherapy – Study – Tribune Online

New research suggests Covid vaccines may do more than attack the coronavirus, potentially helping cancer patients live longer. Studies in mice and an analysis of the medical records of cancer patients (who received mRNA injections for COVID-19 before starting immunotherapy...

Cockroaches secretly poison indoor air – Tribune Online

Cockroach infestations don't just bring creepy crawlies; They fill homes with allergens and bacterial toxins that can cause asthma and allergies. Researchers at North Carolina State University found that larger infestations meant higher levels of toxins, especially from female cockroaches. Findings...

Ondo government warns primary health care directors against poor performance, threatens to replace them – Tribune Online

The Ondo State Government has issued a strong warning to Primary Health Care (PHC) Directors of the 18 local government areas to be more proactive in the discharge of their duties or face immediate replacement. The government stated that it...

Governor Ododo commissions 80 primary health care centers – Tribune Online

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has commissioned the revitalization of 80 primary health care centers (PHCs) across the 21 local government areas of the state, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his heavy investment in the revitalization...

Combining vaping and smoking increases prediabetes risk by 28 percent – ​​Tribune Online

A new study from the University of Georgia found that those who smoke cigarettes, use e-cigarettes, or both are significantly more likely to develop prediabetes and diabetes. The results refute the idea that vaping is a "safer" option by showing...

Treat patients with compassion and professionalism, Oyebanji urges healthcare workers – Tribune Online

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has challenged health workers in the state to make the best use of modern equipment provided in government hospitals to compassionately provide healthcare and maintain the highest level of professional standards. Oyebanji made the request...

LASHMA reaffirms its commitment to affordable healthcare – Tribune Online

…clarifies policy settings The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable and accessible healthcare to all residents through the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, ILERA EKO, ensuring that no benefits have been removed...
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