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National Association Resident Doctors Association Halts Nationwide Strike, Resumes Work
In a significant recent development, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has halted its five-day nationwide warning strike, which had been ...Five-Day Warning Strike by Nigerian Doctors Cripples Healthcare Services Across Public Tertiary Hospitals
The current five-day warning strike initiated by Nigerian doctors, under the guidance of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has severely ...Discover the World of Smart Glasses for Near-sightedness: Integrating Vision Correction with Cutting-edge Technology
Smart glasses are an increasingly popular form of wearable technology that aims to seamlessly integrate the digital world into our everyday lives. ...Zimbabwe: Nurses Struggle Financially Amid Skyrocketing Inflation, Seek Urgent Intervention from Government
Nurses across the country are grappling with a financial crisis, with their salaries failing to align with the rampant inflation that has ...Kenya Eases Covid-19 Travel Restrictions, Removing Vaccination and Testing Requirements for International Travelers
Kenya has recently revised its Covid-19 travel restrictions, bringing some much-needed relief for travelers. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has received ...LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Doctors Strike Over Poor Conditions, Seek Urgent Intervention to Improve Services
In Ogbomoso, Oyo State, doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) initiated an industrial action on Monday, citing ...Sonia Ekweremadu Expresses Guilt Over Parents’ Conviction Stemming From Her Health Condition
In a recent interview with BBC, Sonia Ekweremadu, the daughter of embattled former deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice ...Striking a Balance: Navigating the Impact of Technology on Mental Health and Well-being
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the profound impact of technology on our mental health is impossible to deny. From smartphones and ...NAFDAC Confirms Locally Produced Indomie Instant Noodles in Nigeria as Safe for Consumption
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently affirmed the safety of locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles in ...Ghana Records 27 Lassa Fever Cases; Health Authorities Implement Response Measures and Issue Public Advisory
Ghana has recently experienced a significant outbreak of Lassa Fever, a severe and often fatal hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus. ...Oral Sex-Related Throat Cancer Epidemic: Rising HPV Infections Fuel Surge in UK and US Cases
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of throat cancer cases in the United Kingdom and the ...NAFDAC Issues Warning on Suspected Substandard Cough Syrup ‘Naturcold’ Linked to Child Deaths
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a public alert concerning a potentially dangerous and ...Dissecting the C-section Controversy: Exploring the Medical, Ethical, and Societal Factors Behind the Debate
Cesarean section (C-section) delivery, a common surgical procedure that involves delivering a baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus, ...Malawi Ministry of Health vaccinates 1.5 million children under five against malaria
According to officials from the Malawi Ministry of Health, nearly 1.5 million children under the age of five have received at least ...Unraveling the Connection Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Tinnitus: A Comprehensive Analysis of Personal Experiences
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, global vaccination efforts have been put in place to curb the spread of the virus ...Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Comprehensive Approach for a Healthier Future
Childhood obesity has become a significant public health concern in recent years, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that over 41 ...Revolutionize Your Desk Job: Strategies for Staying Active and Healthy at Work
Desk jobs often require hours of sitting, which can lead to physical inactivity and health issues. Research has shown that a sedentary ...Nigeria Embraces Oxford University’s R21 Malaria Vaccine to Combat the Deadly Disease
In a monumental decision to combat the deadly malaria disease, Nigeria has granted approval for R21 malaria vaccine developed by a team ...Ghana Becomes First Country to Approve Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine
Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every minute, has been a long-standing public health concern in many parts of the ...Diaspora Medical Associations Petition National Assembly Over Bill Mandating Compulsory Service for Medical and Dental ...
Recently, the Diaspora Medical Associations, an umbrella body of Nigerian medical doctors and dentists practicing outside the country, has written a petition ...