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Why stroke cases are increasing, by physiotherapist

A consultant physiotherapist, Dr Chris Okafor, says the incidence of stroke has increased in the country due to the dwindling economy and the state...

Flu-triggered respiratory diseases kill 650,000 each year – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said up to 650,000 deaths annually were associated with respiratory diseases from seasonal influenza, a report revealed on Thursday,...

Tobacco and the spirit of the season

The yuletide season has always been exploited by manufacturers of consumer goods to unveil new products to whet the appetite of an insatiable public....

Why 3m disabled people should access healthcare in Lagos

If people with disability in Lagos State are unable to take up sexual and reproductive health services available at Lagos hospitals, there will be...

CPC declares readiness to ensure lead-free paints in markets

Bothered by the unsavoury effects of lead to man and the environment, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has said that it is ready to...

Basic Health Provision Fund to generate N54b for health interventions

Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Sen. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, on Thursday, December 7, 2017 said the Basic Health Provision Fund provided under National Health Act...

SRADev has contributed significantly to mercury phase-out efforts, says government

The Federal Government says programmes of Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) Nigeria have contributed significantly to its efforts to implement...

Low case finding, contact tracing hinder tuberculosis eradication

The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTLCP) on Thursday, December 7, 2017 identified low case finding and contact tracing as the major challenges...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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