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Eye drops could replace reading glasses -Study finds
By Health and Science Africa A new study has revealed that special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace…
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Pathfinder International empowers young people in Abuja community with reproductive health, life skills
By Ojoma Akor Pathfinder International Nigeria with support from Organon has empowered 45 adolescents and young people in Gwarimpa community of Abuja, Nigeria with…
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FG, experts advocate increased domestic investments against malaria in Africa
By Ojoma Akor The federal ministry of health and other stakeholders have called for increased domestic investments against malaria in Nigeria and across the…
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NHIA launches neonatal healthcare services in Kano
By Ojoma Akor The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commissioned the neonatal component of its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) Programme in…
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Abuja suspected cases test negative for Ebola, Marburg – NCDC
By Ojoma Akor The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the two recent suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever…
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Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Health and Science Africa Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola…
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Harnessing health benefits of acupuncture in Nigeria, Africa
By Grateful Ogunjebe The benefits of acupuncture, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice is gradually being harnessed in Nigeria and across Africa. The therapy…
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Viral threats: Experts urge increased investments in research in Nigeria
By Ojoma AkorResearchers and public health experts have called on the federal government and other stakeholders to increase investments in research on viral diseases…
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Mentorship key to improving HIV Care, training in Nigeria – Expert
By Ojoma Akor The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says mentorship and continuous training is vital for strengthening healthcare delivery in Nigeria and…
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West African health ministers commit to advance Lassa fever vaccine for region
By Ojoma Akor West African Ministers of Health have pledged to advance the development and readiness for vaccines against Lassa fever in recognition of…