Health
Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option
By Sola Ogundipe FOR generations, the word “fibroid” has carried a familiar fear for Nigerian women: heavy bleeding, severe pain, a swollen abdomen, infertility and, often, the prospect of surgery
Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors
By Chioma Obinna As the rising cost of cancer treatment continues to push many Nigerian families to the brink, The Bricon Foundation yesterday donated breast prostheses and mastectomy bras worth
Katsina, UNICEF Step Up Diphtheria, Malnutrition Prevention Campaign
The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has stepped up efforts to curb diphtheria and promote better nutrition among residents, especially women and children.
Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO
By Damilola Samuel Tobacco-leaf production is declining worldwide but continues to rise in Africa, with the continent recording an almost nine per cent increase between 2012 and 2024, according to
Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal
…Suspends renal transplant services By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in any financial transaction linked to a controversial kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying
Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases
… CFR rises to 24.4%, 87% of cases concentrated in five statesBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak on Tuesday continued to take a heavy toll, with the country recording
Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’
….Cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, prostate diseases targeted By Chioma Obinna Vanguard Media Limited on Tuesday intensified its workplace health programme with a free medical outreach aimed at detecting hypertension, diabetes, high
Salako: Tobacco Has 3,000 Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Young Nigerians Develop ‘Unpredictable’ Cancers
Clinical Oncologist and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Oncology Specialist Hospital, Dr. Omolola Salako, has warned that tobacco contains more than 3,000 chemicals capable of triggering cancer, while raising concern
FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano
…Deploys 500,000 vaccine doses, expands treatment centres By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children
UNICEF Renovates Three Primary Healthcare Centres In Katsina To Boost Access, Maternal and Child Health
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renovated three Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Daura, Batagarawa and Funtua Local Government Areas of Katsina State to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility in the state.
