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Doctors in Nigeria: How loquacious medical doctor, Chris Ngige, got it all wrong

FACT CHECK: Does Nigeria have enough doctors – as claimed by Ngige? By thecable.ng On Wednesday, Chris Ngige, minister of labour, said Nigeria has “more than...

Bearded men carry more bugs that furs on dogs

By Livescience.com A small European study has found that the average man’s beard is more replete with human-pathogenic bacteria than the dirtiest part of a dog’s...

Group mulls intervention in cases of hospital negligence as protests grow over deaths

Following a spike in deaths traced to alleged negligence by hospital personnel, a human rights body says it will make its business this year...

Abuja hospital dismisses Lassa fever outbreak story

Dr Afiomah Uche, the Medical Director of Asokoro District Hospital, FCT, has dismissed speculations of suspected cases of Lassa fever in the hospital, describing...

How Jute leaves lower cholesterol, stabilise blood pressure  

Mr Adewale Samson, a food scientist, says jute leaves locally known as “ewedu” is suitable to stabilise blood pressure, to lower cholesterol and other...

Parent, National Hospital disagree over death of 17 years old undergraduate

The management of the National Hospital, Abuja, has sympathised with the family of a 17-years old student, Paul Kelechi Akpala, who lost his life...

88 doctors leave Kogi hospitals; Governor orders recruitment

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has granted express approval to the Governing Boards of Kogi State Hospitals Management Board (KSHMB) and Kogi Specialist Hospital,...

Healthcare must be priority, overhauled – says Dr Ogbalu, premier African graduate of Community Medicine

*wants Buhari to see, correct his missteps especially on CJN From Chuks Moses, Awka The Federal Government has been urged to prioritize the health sector and...

Cheaper drugs coming as President sets up committee

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the setting up of an inter-ministerial committee to fashion out how medicines and livestock drugs can be made available...

Latest: How mobile phones cause cancer, depression

There is now ‘clear evidence’ that cell phone radiation can cause cancers of the heart, brain and adrenal glands, a landmark United States (U.S.)...

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