Category: Health

Breast, cervical, and prostate cancers remain the leading causes of death in Nigeria, accounting for 40 percent of all cancer-related

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In Nanyah’s case, while antivenom was reportedly administered following the snake bite, conflicting accounts persist.

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The Senate urged health regulatory agencies to make the availability of antivenoms and other essential reptile antidotes a mandatory requirement for the licensing, registration, and renewal of accreditation of private hospitals.

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Residents were advised to contact the FCT Emergency Medical System and Ambulance Services on 090157892931 or 090157892932 in emergencies

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The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the federal government to prioritise local manufacturing of snake

read more Pharmacists tasks FG on local snake anti-venom production to curb cost, $12m imports

Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn’t be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints globally.

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The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors from within and outside Nigeria.

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Delivering his keynote address, Mr Pate said scientific inquiry has historically driven major advances in human civilisation, including improvements in life expectancy, disease control and overall quality of life.

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Nigeria needs about 120 radiotherapy machines to adequately treat all cancer patients in the country, but it has only 15,

read more Nigeria needs 120 cancer treatment machines but has only 15 – Report

The hospital expressed sympathy with the family of the deceased, describing her death as a painful loss.

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