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Death toll increases in Lagos Diarrhea outbreak
By Olawale Abdul-Fatah
No fewer than 11 persons have been confirmed dead following the ongoing diarrhea outbreak in Lagos State, attributed to flood cases recorded in some Local Governments in the state.
The local Governments where…
Sanwo-Olu earmarks N36bn to tackle open defecation
By Olawale Abdul-Fatah
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has earmarked $100m (N36 billion), for the eradication of open defecation and improve accessibility to portable water in the state.
Sanwo-Olu further disclosed that…
How workplace aids, prevent diabetes
By News Desk
People in certain occupations have a three-times-higher risk of type 2 diabetes compared to those in other jobs, probably because of lifestyle factors, a nationwide study in Sweden suggests.
Getting these workers to ramp…
Clear debt to hospitals within 90 days-Reps orders HMO
The House of Representatives has ordered Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) to pay all outstanding debts to hospitals within 90 days under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The lower chamber reached the resolution following…
Two medical doctors appear before tribunal over alleged death of pregnant woman
By News desk
Two doctors with Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, have appeared before Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, to answer charges of gross professional negligence.
The doctors , Iyiola Adewale and Adigba…
8000 indigent Ikorodu residents enlisted for free medical treatment
By News desk
National Association of Seadog, NAS, has disclosed that no fewer than 8000 indigent residents of Ikorodu Local Government, Lagos State, would be treated freely.
NAS, also known as Pyrates Confraternity, added that the aim…
WHO confirms pneumonia kills over 800,000 children yearly
By Newsdesk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that over 800,000 die every year due to complications resulting from pneumonia worldwide.
The apex global health institution gave the frightening figure on the preventable…
Kebbi governor vows to fight cancer in 2020
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu, has pledged to make provision in the 2020 budget to tackle cancer and increase awareness on preventive measures against the scourge in the state.
Bagudu said his administration will make provision in…