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Nigerians Spend $2.38 Million on Foreign Medical Trips in Six Months
Nigerians spent roughly $2.38 million on international healthcare services between January and June 2024, The PUNCH's findings reveal. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria's sectoral utilisation of foreign exchange…
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The Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has officially postponed its…
UCL: Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to qualify team for league phase
Manchester City and Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has made history by becoming the first…
US ends temporary protection for four African countries
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has terminated Temporary Protected Status for nationals…
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Nigerian-born Doctor, Bolu Ogunyemi, Makes History as First Black President of Canadian Medical Association
A Nigerian-born professor, Bolu Ogunyemi, has made history by becoming the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)…
Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 23 Lives in Ebonyi State
Between January and December 2024, Ebonyi State reported 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever.
Medical Association Provides FG with Strategies to Combat Japa Syndrome
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has proposed a solution to the "japa syndrome" affecting the health sector, suggesting an increase…
Nigerians Spend $2.38 Million on Foreign Medical Trips in Six Months
Nigerians spent roughly $2.38 million on international healthcare services between January and June 2024, The PUNCH's findings reveal. Data from…
Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Congo Fuels Mpox Outbreaks Amid Global Health Emergency
In the midst of a growing humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo, the spread of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has…
Experts Warn Against Administering Injections to Sleeping Babies Due to Potential Risks
Paediatricians and public health experts have issued a strong warning against giving injections to babies while they are asleep, citing…
NACA Warns of Mpox Threat to HIV Patients; Africa CDC Calls for Coordinated Response
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a serious warning about the growing threat of Mpox…
Understanding Food Safety: The Impact of Eating Contaminated Food
Eat Safe, Stay Healthy: Navigating the World of Food Safety and Its Impact on Your Well-Being
