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What to Know About Diabetes in Pregnancy
By Grateful Ogunjebe Diabetes in pregnancy remains a significant public health concern, with implications for both maternal and child health if not properly managed.…
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Nigeria inaugurates two ministerial committees to tackle doctors’ workload, certification disputes
By Ojoma Akor The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector. This…
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Over 150,000 apply for Nigeria’s Health Fellows 2.0 programme
By Ojoma Akor Over 150,000 applicants from across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have applied for the National Health Fellows Program (NHF) 2.0.…
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WHO urges governments to strengthen taxes on sugary drinks, alcoholic beverages
By Ojoma Akor The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages significantly. In two…
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Foundation tasks Nigerians on correct information about sickle cell disease
By Ojoma Akor The Jephthah Ohiomokhare Sickle Cell Foundation (JOSCF) has enjoined Nigerians to access accurate information on the prevention and treatment of sickle cell…
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How Same-Day Strategy transforms HIV Care- Expert
By Ojoma Akor A same-day test-and-start strategy in Rivers state, Nigeria, is transforming HIV care, the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria’s ASPIRE Project Director,…
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HIV epidemic control boosts strong workforce, economic gains-IHVN
By Ojoma Akor The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) says that an HIV-free nation would yield far-reaching benefits for the workforce and the…
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PCN inducts 175 foreign-trained pharmacy graduates, urges high ethical standards
By Ojoma Akor The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has inducted 175 pharmacy graduates from foreign institutions. Registrar of the council, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu enjoined…
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Nigeria tasks media on boosting voluntary blood donation
By Ojoma Akor The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has enjoined media houses to improve reporting on voluntary blood donation. The Coordinating Minister for…
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Understanding PCOS: Beyond Hormones and Periods
By Grateful Ogunjebe Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age, yet it remains one…