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Technology, nutrition, urbanisation can end malaria, say physicians

Some medical doctors have recommended the deployment of modern technology, proper nutrition and urbanisation as a strategy to reduce malaria burden and eventually eradicate...

admin - May 6, 2018

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Chinese researchers identify two new leprosy gene variants

Chinese researchers have identified two new risk gene variants that are responsible for leprosy. The findings have been published in the American Journal of Human...

admin - May 2, 2018

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Researchers developing pill for breast cancer diagnosis

Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are developing a pill that makes tumours light up when exposed to infrared light, and the concept...

admin - May 2, 2018

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Government bans production, importation of syrups containing codeine

The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup in an apparent move to check...

admin - May 1, 2018

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World Asthma Day: Inappropriate drugs usage a major challenge in managing ailment

Inadequate use of medications, inhalers and taking overdose of drugs, are major challenges facing the management of asthma in Nigeria, according to a consultant...

admin - May 1, 2018

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Group wants Enugu to emulate Anambra’s anti-smoking law

The New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) has commended the Anambra State House of Assembly for enacting a law to regulate smoking in public...

admin - April 27, 2018

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Sanitation, personal hygiene can control malaria, say health officers

There will not be the need for the Federal Government to commit $300 million to eliminating malaria if the citizens can ensure sanitation and personal...

admin - April 27, 2018

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Nigeria to host ECOWAS regional disease surveillance project

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) will host the Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement (REDISSE) project which would strengthen disease preparedness and response...

admin - April 26, 2018

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