Health

Nigerian-born, American-based physician and presiding pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Joseph Tarkon is set to lead a free medical outreach in Cross River State. The medical outreach which is scheduled to take place from December 13 to 16, 2023 will bring relief to at least 2,000 members …

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It what appears to be a further testament to a renewed investors interest in the stock market, the Nigerian Exchange on Wednesday listed N11,840,000,000 billion shares of Mecure Industries.

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Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Month, a time when the world comes together to raise awareness and support the fight against this devastating disease.

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Syndicate Bio, a biotech platform company committed to advancing genomics and precision medicine initiatives across the world’s most diverse regions, announces its strategic partnership with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), the foremost institute that provides national leadership on cancer research, treatment and control in Nigeria.

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In a significant stride towards ending Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) has joined forces with Mission to Save the Helpless (MITOSATH) to carry out Mass Administration of Medicines (MAM) in endemic Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the state, targeting Elephantiasis—a debilitating ailment with far-reaching social and economic consequences for affected communities. Programme Manager of …

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In a recent media roundtable discussion centered on the subject of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), in Lagos, a resounding consensus emerged: FGM must be acknowledged as a grave abuse, one that demands to be treated at par with other crimes such as child abuse, rape, child trafficking and other abuses against children. The dialogue, held on 9th August, brought together …

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The Mrs Alayingi Sylva's Medical Foundation has commended breastfeeding mothers in Bayelsa State and called for more support for women to encourage breastfeeding in tandem with the World Health Organization (W.H.O), and UNICEF advocacy on breastfeeding.

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Determined to ensure that substance abuse is prevented and treated through evidence-based measures, members of the International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) Lagos Branch on Monday 17th July paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. Led by the Lagos State Branch Coordinator, Mrs. Titilope Ogunluyi, the international organization of professionals were received by the Managing Director, Dr. Olugbenga Adekile Owoeye;

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By Dayo Emmanuel WaterAid Nigeria and PepsiCo Foundation have marked Menstrual Hygiene Day with training for teachers on handling young girls on menstrual hygiene and practical session for women on the production of sanitary pads. The event which took place at the Igando Ikotun Local Council Development Area secretariat in Lagos recently, also featured a train-the-trainers seminar to equip female …

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By Blessing Osemobor A non governmental organisation, Thyroid Awareness and Support Initiative (TASI) has marked the International Thyroid Awareness Week in Lagos. The organisation commemorated the day with the 3rd public lecture in collaboration with the Thyroid Association of Nigeria. Welcoming the participants at the event, founder of TASI, Ambassador Iruoma Ofortube, emphasised the importance of the program as a …

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