Avastin, also known as bevacizumab, is a cancer medicine used in the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma in adults.
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NMA urges govt to constitute medical council to prevent delays in negligence cases
The call follows the recommendations of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel on the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of author Chimamanda Adichie.
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IWD: FCTA provides free surgery, support for women in Kuje hospital
According to the statement, the intervention was announced during a visit by Ms Fasawe to the hospital on Sunday, which it said is in line with the policy of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Nigeria receives twice-yearly HIV prevention injection
The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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US/Israel‑Iran War: WHO laments airspace restrictions disrupting emergency aid to 1.5 million people
The disruption comes as the conflict enters its second week, with health systems across the Middle East under severe pressure.
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One in three Nigerian adolescents underweight- Report
This is according to the 2025 State of the Health of the Nation Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
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Abuja, Benue, other states at risk as temperatures soar across Nigeria- NiMet
The agency highlighted that residents in Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun, and other inland areas of the southern states are particularly vulnerable.
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Only 17% of Africans have access to essential oral health services – WHO
The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, noted that oral diseases are among the most common and preventable health conditions, yet they remain one of the most neglected areas of public health.
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Six in 10 patients consult pharmacists before visiting hospitals – Group
He noted that pharmacists are often the first point of contact for many patients because of their accessibility and presence in communities
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Health workers threaten indefinite strike over prolonged power crisis at UCH
Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the lingering
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