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Medical & Health
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital embarks on health walk against non-communicable diseases
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) on Saturday went for a health walk to sensitise the public on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the need to exercise regularly to prevent their occurence.Survivors of various conditions joined the staff, mana…
FG advocates adoption of improved surgical procedures in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria is advocating improved surgical procedures as part of efforts to improve delivery of quality healthcare services in the country.Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made the call at …
DNA relationship testing: 74% of tested men in Nigeria are biological fathers
Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center based in Lagos, Nigeria, has released a comprehensive data analysis of all relationship DNA tests conducted at its facility between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.Notable in the report is that 73.88 per cent of…
Gynix Afrika sensitises 100 girls about health, personal development.
Gynix Afrika, an organisation committed to improving women’s health, has sensitised 100 girls in Osun about critical health issues, fitness, general well-being, technology and personal development.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gynix Afrika, …
FG launches new mechanism to reach children yet to receive routine vaccine
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Monday unveiled the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) to successfully identify and reach the millions of children who have not yet received a single routine immunisation.
At the launch in A…
Epilepsy cases soar in Nkoranza North District – Mental Health Coordinator
Cases of epilepsy are getting out of control in the Nkoranza North District of the Bono East Region, Mr Stephen Awiti, the District Coordinator of Mental Health has stated. He said about 40 per cent of the more than 900 recorded mental health cases in…
Interior Minister welcomes Akeredolu, appreciates God for his health
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his return to the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Akeredolu just returned to wor…
Association tasks FG on medical rehabilitation centres
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) has called on the Federal Government to increase its investment in rehabilitation centres in the country as they are important components of healthcare services delivery.
Prof. Felix Obi, a physiotherapist,…
Soludo leads 1,000-man health walk in Awka
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of on Anambra has called on the people of the state to always find time to engage in physical exercises in the interest of their health.
Soludo made the call after leading no fewer than 1,000 residents on a monthly walk organise…
TB patients to take less medicines for treatment come October 2023
The National TB Programme (NTP) will from October begin the implementation of a new Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) treatment regimen for TB care in Ghana.
The new World Health Organisation (WHO) Drug Resistant (DR-TB) treatment regimen, Bedaquilin, Prot…