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Medical & Health
We’ll continue to advocate health insurance scheme for retirees-NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said it would continue to advocate inclusion of retirees, both in the private and public sectors, in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).Its Assistant General Secretary, Mr Chris Onyeka, made this known in an i…
Military, stakeholders begin awareness campaign on mental health among personnel
The Nigerian Army and other stakeholders have emphasised the need to enhance mental health awareness among military personnel and other security agencies to address cases of stress disorder in operational fronts.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Sonotech Medical Center organises health expo to mark 10th anniversary
Sonotech Medical and Diagnostic Center marked its 10th anniversary with a health expo that featured health screenings and other medical services for the residents of Osu.The free health screening included Body Mass Index (BMI) services, blood sugar te…
UK, Ghana working closely to improve knowledge about honey bee health
Four officers from the National Food Safety Laboratory (NFSL) under the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana, have successfully undergone hands-on training in Salmonella serotyping in the UK.The visit was faci…
AI analysis could speed up heart failure detection, research suggests
Using AI to interpret images from a handheld ultrasound device, could help speed up detection of heart failure, new Scottish research suggests.Scientists found that heart ultrasound images, interpreted using AI, including those taken with a handheld d…
Victims of Abuja building collapse laud Wike for settling medical bills
Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday in Abuja, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-storey building …
Relocation of Family planning unit at Ada Health Centre increases patronage
To encourage more women within its catchment area to patronise the services of the family planning unit, the Ada Health Centre has relocated its family planning unit to the Outpatients Department (OPD).Ms. Rose Anagblah, a Physician Assistant, disclos…
NAFDAC Approves varsity’s herbal medicine for diabetes
The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), has certified the use of GLUCOZIL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GLUCOZIL, a herbal drug, is produced by Edo Government-own…
NMA celebrates new minister, Sununu for excelling in medical profession
The Nigeria Medical Association FCT Chapter, on Wednesday celebrated the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tanko-Yusuf Sununu, for excelling in the medical profession.The association at a dinner organised in his honour described the minister, who is …
Health professionals hide breast lumps, refuse treatment options – Research
A research conducted in 2022 has revealed that health professionals in the country hide huge breast lumps and refuse various treatment options, especially chemotherapy, and mastectomy.The research, titled: ‘Knowledge, Attitude and Breast Cancer Screen…