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NMA vows to oppose Presidential aspirants against 15% Budgetary allocation to Health

The newly elected President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Uche Ojinmah, says members of the association will kick against any political party or presidential flag-bearer in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election that is not ready to allocate 15 per cent of the national budget to the health sector.

Albinism: Why Sun protection should start immediately after birth

A Consultant Physician and Dermatologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, says the main principle for taking care of albinism skin is sun protection.

Why it is dangerous to give children under-five cough syrups – Paediatrician

A child health specialist, Dr. Rasheedat Ibraheem, has asked parents in the habit of giving their under-five children cough and cold medicines to stop the act, noting that the medication could harm the children.

Neurologist says 50m Nigerians suffering from Hypertension

A Professor of Neurology, and Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Prof. Mayowa Owolabi, has said that no less than 50m Nigerians are suffering from hypertension.

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Africa At UNGA: A Stronger Voice Or Still On The Sidelines?

As world leaders gather in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Africa is once again at the centre of conversations on peace and security, development, economic transformation, global governance and international cooperation. The General Debate of the 81st UNGA is taking place from September 22...

Eleven Killed In South Africa House Party Mass Shooting

At least 11 people have been killed and three others injured after gunmen opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban, South Africa. Police said three armed men entered the house on Tuesday night and opened fire on people attending the gathering. The incident is...

Nigeria On High Alert Over Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed the country on high alert following the worsening Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The NCDC said preparedness measures are being strengthened to reduce the risk of the virus being imported into Nigeria,...