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Diabetes Killed 55,000 Nigerians In 2024 – Prof Fasanmade

by November 29, 2024

by November 29, 2024 1 minutes read

A diabetologist and consultant endocrinologist, Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade, has said that over 55,000 Nigerians are estimated to have died from diabetes in …
Health
Okpebholo Accuses Obaseki Of Fraud Over Stella Obasanjo Hospital Commissioning

by Platform Times Newspaper November 27, 2024

by Platform Times Newspaper November 27, 2024 2 minutes read

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that the commissioning of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City by his predecessor, Godwin …
Health
Nigeria Loses Over $1.1 Billion to Malaria Annually – Health Minister

by Platform Times Newspaper November 26, 2024

by Platform Times Newspaper November 26, 2024 2 minutes read

Nigeria suffers an annual loss exceeding $1.1 billion to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to the economic burden of malaria, the …
Health
Fake Doctor Jailed For Using Friend’s Certificate To Secure Appointment In Health Ministry

by admin November 26, 2024

by admin November 26, 2024 2 minutes read

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Martins Ugwu, who impersonated and used …
Health
Oyo Gov’t Deworms 5m Residents, Offers Drugs To Curb River Blindness, Lymphatic Filariasis

by admin November 26, 2024

by admin November 26, 2024 2 minutes read

Oyo State government has disclosed that over 5 million residents would benefit from the 2024 mass deworming campaign and mass administration of …
Health News
Seven Tips On Health Benefits Of Moringa

by November 25, 2024

by November 25, 2024 1 minutes read

IT’S EXTREMELY NUTRITIOUS Moringa leaves are one of the most nutrient-dense greens on the planet, packed with protein, essential amino acids, 27 …
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Nigerian govt to launch organ transplantation

by November 14, 2024

by November 14, 2024 1 minutes read

The federal government has concluded plans to launch a national policy on organ transplantation next month. Daju Kachollom, the Permanent Secretary of …
Health
Nigeria Records 1,035 Lassa Fever, 380 Meningitis Cases — NCDC

by admin November 12, 2024

by admin November 12, 2024 0 minutes read

Nigeria has recorded 1,035 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of 8,569 suspected cases, with 174 deaths in 28 states across 129 …
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Lagos Tops Health Expenditure With N71.4bn Investment; Ekiti, Osun, Ogun Face Mixed Outcomes In Rankings

by Platform Times Newspaper November 10, 2024

by Platform Times Newspaper November 10, 2024 3 minutes read

Daud Olatunji Lagos State stands at the forefront of health investment in Nigeria, allocating N71.4 billion to its health sector in 2023, …
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Ogun NMA Applauds Abiodun For Fulfilling Revised CONMESS Agreement

by Platform Times Newspaper November 9, 2024

by Platform Times Newspaper November 9, 2024 1 minutes read

Daud Olatunji The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has praised Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for honouring his commitment to the welfare of …

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