Kwara NMA warns many doctors suffer mental distress but lack access to care
He disclosed that a recent NMA survey confirmed that a sizable percentage of doctors are already struggling with mental distress.
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Could nose picking open door to dementia? Study suggests possible link
A team of Australian scientists has uncovered early evidence that damage inside the nose, potentially from habitual nose picking, may give harmful bacteria a direct route to the brain.
Nearly 20% of cancer drugs in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa fail quality tests – Study
The investigation, featured in The Lancet Global Health, examined 251 samples of seven widely prescribed cancer treatments sourced from hospitals, licensed pharmacies, and unregulated vendors in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon between April 2023 and February 2024
Man develops rare condition after AI suggestion to stop eating salt
A leading US medical journal has issued a warning about using ChatGPT for health-related information after a man developed a…
UNICEF seeks govt collaboration over Niger’s cholera cases
Cholera is bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration. It is usually spread via contaminated water.
Young advocates push for six months of exclusive breastfeeding in Kano
In Kano State, a group of passionate young advocates is taking the message of exclusive breastfeeding directly to the people, marking this year’s World Breastfeeding Week with a spirited awareness drive.
FG reaffirms recognition of dental technologists’ role in health devt
The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its recognition of the vital role dental technologists play in advancing Nigeria’s healthcare system,…
‘$8bn required yearly to sustain Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS battle’
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, says Nigeria needs about…
NAFDAC backs GMO foods, stresses need for proper labelling, safety oversight
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has weighed in on the growing debate around genetically…
Customs hands over seized pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC, NESREA
Among the items surrendered to NAFDAC were over 58,000 sachets of unregistered 100mg and 50mg medications, as well as 27 cartons of Analgin injection – a drug banned or restricted in several countries due to its adverse health effects.