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Malaria is basically a tropical ailment. Several times you might have just treated malaria and just the moment you think you’re finally free, boom! It comes back. Fever, chills, and that annoying joint ache show up again. But why does malaria keep coming despite the treatments ? Experts point to three ‘Rs’ of reoccurrence of…
The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 deaths from an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, gave the update during an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Benin. According to him, three cases of Mpox otherwise known as Monkeypox was also…
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The United States government has stopped the support for HIV treatment in Nigeria and other developing countries following an order by President Donald Trump. The State Department stopped the payment of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a programme for HIV treatment in Africa and developing countries, for at least 90…
Hemorrhoid commonly referred to as Pile, is a very common condition, however most people don’t report it due to the embarrassment of where the ailment is situated. This article will be giving you lifestyle modification tips on how to deal with it, and when you should absolutely meet a doctor. What are hemorrhoids (Pile)? Hemorrhoids…
..Eyes 250,000 beneficiaries of affordable, quality health care The Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services to Kwara residents to enhance the healthy living of the people. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, stated this today at the inter-ministerial press briefing organized…
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Cursory statistics show that Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. But why is it so common? Andwhen should you be concerned? This article is compiled to inform you of everything about prostate cancer, and how to reduce your risk of developing it. First, the prostate is a small gland in the…
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared that the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, is a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the disclosure at a press conference in Geneva. WHO’s emergency committee on the epidemic had reportedly met Thursday afternoon and recommended designating the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of…
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Liver damage can be mild or severe. Knowing these warning signs can help arrest issues early. Here are key symptoms to watch out for: Jaundice This is yellowing of the skin and eyes. It happens due to high bilirubin levels. It’s a classic sign of liver trouble, often seen in conditions like hepatitis and cirrhosis….
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[Culled] Have you ever heard of Tonsils Stones? The tonsils are the two fleshy pads at the back of our throats, that function as part of the immune system. The tonsils produce white blood cells and antibodies to fight infections. What then are Tonsil Stones? Tonsil stones are also called tonsilloliths, and they are hard…
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The Federal Ministry of Health has launched an initiative to provide free cesarean sections for poor and vulnerable women across the country. The initiative tagged Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) was launched during the Joint Annual Health Review ( JAR) organised by the ministry in Abuja. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
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