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Reducing sugar in packaged foods, beverages can prevent heart attacks, stroke –Study

A new United States study has found that cutting 20 per cent of sugar from packaged foods and 40 percent from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events such as strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arrests annually.

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Media War: NMA, NARD blame Ngige for prolonged strike

The Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday blamed the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, for the prolonged strike by resident doctors.

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NYSC, NHIS plan insurance for corps members

The National Youth Service Corps on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Insurance Scheme on the inclusion of corps members in the NHIS programme.

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Buhari constitutes health reform panel, names Osinbajo chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Health Sector Reform Committee to kick-start the development and implementation of a Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria in collaboration with state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

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Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Deal With Federal Government

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of its planned strike following an agreement with the Federal Government over key issues affecting doctors’ welfare. The decision came after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC), where members assessed commitments made by government representatives...

Plateau Protest Disrupts Funeral As Arrested Youths Are Released

A protest on Tuesday interrupted the funeral of victims of the recent attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, following outrage over the arrest of three youths by security operatives. The disruption occurred during a mass funeral service held at the ECWA...

Clarus In New Masquerade Movie, Davis Ofor Dies At 85

Veteran Nigerian actor Davis Ofor, widely known for his role as Clarus in the classic 1980s sitcom New Masquerade, has passed away at the age of 85. The news of his death was confirmed on Tuesday by fellow Nollywood actor Tony Akposheri in a post shared on Instagram. Akposheri expressed deep shock and...