Health

Nobody is safe from air pollution, with nine out of 10 people on the planet now breathing polluted air, the United Nations (UN), has warned on World Environment Day (WED).

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In light of the increasing difficulty that needy women and girls face in handling their monthly periods due to lack of access to sanitary products, an NGO has called on the Nigerian government to provide free sanitary pads for such women. The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), an NGO that works with vulnerable children especially girls, …

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A non-governmental organisation, Beulah Sickle Cell Foundation, Abuja has called on well-meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of one of the patients under its care. Japheth Maichibi, 30, has been in the care of the organisation for over a year on intensive treatment. With a worsening health condition, the needed support is now beyond what the organisation can handle. …

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Residents of the Lagos metropolis have been advised against indiscriminate disposal of refuse as the rainy season approaches. Chairman, Environment Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr. Olalekan Agoro, yesterday issued the warning which he said if heeded strictly would curb flooding in the state. Agoro told newsmen that stiffer actions and enforcement strategies should be put in place …

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Bayo Akinloye Immunization coverage in Nigeria is below the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) target of 90 per cent which was only 57.2 per cent in 2018, UNICEF has said, as the United Nations agency is launching a new global campaign on April 24 to emphasize the power and safety of vaccines among parents and wider social media users. The …

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The World Health Organisation has said that, globally, women live longer than men; and that the difference in the male-female lifespan is particularly stark in high-income countries.  

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They are typically taken by the health conscious with the hope of adding years to life.But a study found taking supplements has little effect and only nutrients found in foods can lower your chances of death.In fact, some supplements - such as calcium and vitamin D - were actually associated with a higher risk of cancer.

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As part of its strategic growth drive, the management of Fidson Healthcare Plc has projected a revenue base of N35, 125 billion by year 2023, even has said that the company has paid over N1.9 billion as dividend to shareholders in the last 10 years of its operations.

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More than 545,000 expectant mothers and adolescent girls in Kebbi and Sokoto States have accessed the Iron Folic Acid Supplement to prevent high rising maternal mortality in the north western states.  In a project tagged Boosting Iron Folic Acid Supplementation for Pregnant Women in Northern Nigeria, PLAN International, since 2016 has worked with different stakeholders and community influencers in the …

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…As Ambode, Sanwo-Olu’s Wives Inspect Facilities The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), on Tuesday, donated equipment that will aid the safe delivery of babies in hospitals across the state. The donation included 32 neo-natal incubators to 13 government hospitals and six birthing suites to the Lagos Island Maternity, the Amuwo Maternal and Child Centre and the Epe General Hospital. Chairman …

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