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Health · Premium Times ·Food as poison, By Lande Ọmọ Ọba
Lande Ọmọ Ọba examines the troubling idea that food, ordinarily associated with nourishment, can become poisonous, pointing to concerns about what people consume and its potential effects on health.
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Health · Leadership News ·Malaria Prevention: Borno First Lady Flags Off 5m Mosquito Nets Distribution
The First Lady of Borno State has launched the distribution of five million mosquito nets as part of efforts to prevent malaria. The exercise is focused on making preventive materials available to residents, although the headline does not provide details about the distribution timeline, locations, or participating agencies.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Methanol poisoning suspected as Ondo alcoholic concoction deaths rise to 48
Suspected methanol poisoning has been linked to the deaths of 48 people in Ondo State after consumption of an alcoholic concoction. Authorities are expected to investigate the source and composition of the drink as concerns grow over the rising fatalities and potential public health risks.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Cross River Community Youths Flag Off Campaign Against Illicit Drugs Consumption
Youth groups in a Cross River community have launched a campaign aimed at discouraging the consumption of illicit drugs. The initiative focuses on raising awareness of the risks associated with drug use and encouraging community action against the practice. Further details about the organisers, location and campaign activities were not provided in the headline.
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Health · The Punch ·Abia first lady provides cash support, health insurance for sickle cell, albinism communities
The Abia State first lady has provided financial assistance and health insurance support to people living with sickle cell disorder and albinism. The initiative is aimed at helping members of both communities manage healthcare needs and related challenges, although the headline does not specify the amount of support or coverage details.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Veterinary Doctors Threaten Shutdown Over CONMESS, Gives Bauchi Govt 21-Day Ultimatum
Veterinary doctors have threatened to shut down services in Bauchi State over unresolved concerns regarding the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The doctors have given the Bauchi State Government a 21-day ultimatum to address the issue, warning that failure to act could lead to industrial action.
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Health · PM News ·
NAUS alarmed at mass exodus of doctors, calls for rescue
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has raised concern over the mass departure of doctors from Nigeria and called for urgent measures to address the situation. The group warned that the trend could affect the country’s healthcare system and urged relevant authorities to take action to retain medical professionals.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Kwara Govt Rescues 30 Malnourished Children From Unapproved Orphanage
The Kwara State Government has rescued 30 children suffering from malnutrition from an unapproved orphanage. The action highlights official intervention concerning the welfare and care conditions of vulnerable children housed at the facility.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Leaked corpse photos: Court vindicates UCH in late Sugar’s family’s N400m suit
A court has cleared University College Hospital of liability in a N400 million lawsuit filed by the family of late Sugar over leaked photographs of the deceased’s corpse. The ruling addresses the hospital’s role in the controversy surrounding the images.
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Health · Leadership News ·
NAFDAC Destroys N59m Expired Medicines Shipped From US
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control destroyed expired medicines valued at N59 million after they were shipped from the United States. The action highlights regulatory enforcement against the distribution of expired pharmaceutical products, though the headline provides no further details about the shipment or those responsible.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Medical consultants urge men to take charge of their health through early screening
Medical consultants are urging men to take greater responsibility for their health by undergoing screening early. The call highlights the importance of proactive medical checks to identify potential health concerns promptly, rather than waiting for symptoms or complications to develop.
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Health · The Punch ·
Senegal-made sickle cell treatment raises hopes, reduces costs
A sickle cell treatment developed in Senegal is raising hopes among patients and healthcare stakeholders while potentially lowering treatment costs. The development highlights efforts to improve access to more affordable care for people living with sickle cell disease, though the headline does not provide details about the treatment or its availability.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Plateau begins crackdown on houses without toilets
Plateau State authorities have started enforcing measures against residential properties that lack toilets. The crackdown is intended to address sanitation concerns, although the headline does not specify the areas affected, the penalties involved, or when enforcement began.
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Health · Channels TV ·NAFDAC Destroys Expired Donated Medicines Worth ₦59m In Rivers
NAFDAC has destroyed expired donated medicines valued at ₦59 million in Rivers State. The action involved removing the unusable pharmaceutical products from circulation, addressing potential risks associated with expired medicines and ensuring that donated supplies no longer fit for use are safely disposed of.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Dealing with difficult people really does age you — Study
A study examines the relationship between dealing with difficult people and the ageing process, suggesting that challenging interpersonal interactions may contribute to biological or perceived ageing. The report focuses on how stressful social experiences can affect individuals over time, although the headline does not provide details about the researchers, participants, methods or findings.
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Health · ThisDay ·
NCCF Seeks More Accessible Colorectal Cancer Screening in Nigeria
The Nigeria Cancer Care Foundation is calling for colorectal cancer screening services to become more accessible across Nigeria. The appeal highlights the need to improve public access to screening, which can support earlier detection and treatment of the disease.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Kano consumer council warns fruit sellers against harmful chemicals
Kano’s consumer protection council has cautioned fruit sellers against using harmful chemicals on produce. The warning highlights concerns about the safety of fruits sold to the public and urges vendors to avoid practices that could endanger consumers’ health.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Stop acid reflux pain: Foods you must ban from your kitchen
The Nigerian Tribune headline focuses on managing acid reflux by identifying foods that may worsen symptoms and should be removed or avoided in the kitchen. It presents dietary restriction as a possible way to reduce reflux-related discomfort, while implying that readers should pay attention to food choices when addressing the condition.
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Health · Leadership News ·
FG Steps Up Patient Safety, Focuses On NCD Care
The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to improve patient safety while placing greater attention on the care and management of non-communicable diseases. The focus signals strengthened health-system measures aimed at protecting patients and addressing conditions such as chronic illnesses through improved care practices.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Toxic people age you faster —Study
A study reported by Nigerian Tribune indicates that sustained exposure to toxic or harmful people may contribute to faster ageing. The finding highlights a possible connection between stressful social relationships and the ageing process, although the headline does not provide details about the researchers, participants, methods, or specific health effects identified.
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