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UNODC projects 40% drug usage increase in Africa by 2030

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has projected a 40 per cent increase on drug use in Africa by 2030. The UNODC...

NGO advocates reproductive health education in school curriculums

An NGO known as “The Cognito Project” has made a case for the inculcation of sexual reproductive health education in school curriculum. Mr Jang Charles, Research,...

Female Genital Mutilation, a crime that must end

By Ikenna Osuoha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) According to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial...

Health minister commends Buhari administration for upgrading health facilities

The Minister of State for Health, Mr Joseph Ekumankama, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his support in upgrading health infrastructure across the country. Ekumankama...

Striking doctors, NMA, FG sign Memorandum of Understanding

Striking resident doctors and the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government on the industrial action...

Common health problems you should know

By Ahmad Muhammad Sirajo Health is an important aspect of human life and a vital determinant of our overall wellbeing. A healthy and optimistic population...

May & Baker holds walk to raise awareness on hypertension

May & Baker Nigeria Plc held a 7.5 kilometre walk on Wednesday in Lagos to raise awareness towards reducing morbidity and mortality from hypertension. The...

Why dementia indicators rise faster in women — experts

Some Israeli researchers say that they have discovered a mechanism in the brains of Alzheimer’s female patients that leads to rapid cognitive deterioration. “Females with...

World Bank extends NG-CARES programme in Nigeria- Minister

The World Bank has approved the extension of the Federal Government COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus tagged: “NG-CARES” Programme from June 2023 to...

Senator hopeful Buhari will assent to Public Health Emergency Bill

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Sen. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, says he is hopeful that President Muhammadu Buhari will assent to the Public...

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