The World Health Organisation has urged African countries to take urgent and sustained measures to confront the growing diabetes crisis threatening millions of lives across the continent. Mohamed Janabi, WHO…
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Habiba Ismail, president of the National Cancer Society in Bauchi, has urged men to undergo regular breast cancer screening to enhance early detection and ensure timely medical intervention. In Bauchi…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has inaugurated a comprehensive Strategy and Roadmap for Trans-Fatty Acid Regulation in Nigeria to strengthen food safety and public health.…
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1, 2025. NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement on…
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By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland…
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