Shortage of manpower impedes growth of nursing profession – Association
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Shortage of manpower impedes growth of nursing profession – Association

Webby - June 10, 2021

The Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba (FNPHY) Lagos, has expressed concern over ‘brain drain’ and shortage of nurses in the health…

Cancer a compelling reason to cut alcohol – Study
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Cancer a compelling reason to cut alcohol – Study

Webby - June 8, 2021

A new study unveiled on Tuesday said telling people that alcohol causes cancer and encouraging them to count their drinks would make them want to drink less.…

Nigeria records 100,000 cases of clubfoot annually — Orthopaedic Association
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Nigeria records 100,000 cases of clubfoot annually — Orthopaedic Association

Webby - June 4, 2021

The Nigerian Orthopaedic Association (NOA) says no fewer than 100,000 cases of clubfootare recorded in the country annually. The President of the association, Prof. Kunle Olawepo, disclosed…

INTERVIEW: Inside the world of young Nigerian leading the war to end period
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INTERVIEW: Inside the world of young Nigerian leading the war to end period

Webby - May 28, 2021

Abass Oyeyemi is the young founder of Reaching Minds Foundation and Halona Media. Reaching Minds Foundation is an organization basically meant tackle issues seen as ‘minor’ in…

NDLEA To Conduct Drug Test For Politicians, Admission Seekers
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NDLEA To Conduct Drug Test For Politicians, Admission Seekers

Webby - May 26, 2021

Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman or the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has conveyed the need for politicians seeking public offices and students of higher institutions…

Gastroenteritis: Bauchi records 20 deaths, 322 infected
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Gastroenteritis: Bauchi records 20 deaths, 322 infected

Webby - May 25, 2021

Dr Aliyu Maigoro, Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, addressing newsmen today (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) in Bauchi on the outbreak of Gastroenteritis in the state. The Bauchi…

Thumb sucking causes dental malformation, says dentist
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Thumb sucking causes dental malformation, says dentist

Webby - May 25, 2021

A dentist, Dr Basil Tochukwu, says thumb sucking in children causes skeletal and dental malformation. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos…

Research: UNILAG patents 19 outputs in 3 years
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Research: UNILAG patents 19 outputs in 3 years

Webby - May 25, 2021

The University of Lagos says a total of 19 of its research outputs, including an AmbuVent, have been patented in the past three years, with the Lagos…

322 Persons Infected As Cholera Outbreak Claims Lives Of 20 People In Bauchi
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322 Persons Infected As Cholera Outbreak Claims Lives Of 20 People In Bauchi

Webby - May 25, 2021

Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Mohammed Maigoro, has announced that an outbreak of cholera has killed 20 people in the state. Maigoro, who confirmed the…

BREAKING: Cholera Outbreak Kills 20 People In Bauchi
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BREAKING: Cholera Outbreak Kills 20 People In Bauchi

Webby - May 25, 2021

In Bauchi State, a new cholera outbreak has killed at least 20 people in different regions of the state. According to reports, 322 people have been affected…