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House of Assembly summons Ambode, alleges five crimes against him

The Lagos State House of Assembly for has issued a public summons

Kwara Govt. Distributes 40 million Anti malaria items across 16 LGAs

 The Kwara Government says it has started the training of healthcare workers

How to know if you might potentially have PIED

Porn induced  erectile dysfunction (PIED) is a result of constantly watching pornographic

Cancer: NGO in Partnership with Gombe State Govt. Trains Health Workers

Amen Healthcare and Empowerment Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation( NGO) in partnership with Gombe

Team of 100 doctors to offer free medical services in Kebbi

Kebbi  State Government in collaboration with a team of 100 doctors from

Weight loss: 7 Healthy ways to lose weight Fast

Weight loss has become a way of life for many, from exercise,

Eggs: Important source of protein, vitamins – nutritionist

 A Kwara-based nutritionist, Mrs Margaret Makinde, on Thursday described eggs as a

‘Reduce all forms of malnutrition’ – Aisha Buhari

The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on stakeholders, especially parents,

Zamfara records 7 yrs without Poliovirus

The Zamfara Government says it has not recorded any case of wild

Alimosho General Hospital collaborates with LASU, LSBTS on blood donation

The Blood Transfusion Committee of Alimosho General Hospital in Lagos has commenced

NHIS covers cancer surgeries, chemotherapy

Prof. Mohammed Sambo, the Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says

Italian surgeons use 3D-printer to reconstruct boy’s ear

A team of Italian surgeons has managed to reconstruct the ear of

WHO: Declares global eradication of poliovirus type-3

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the world would soon be left

Staring at women’s breasts makes men live longer, healthier

 A study done by a German scientist, Dr Karen Weatherby, and published

Under-5-Years mortality Rate high in Nigeria – NPC chairman

 Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Acting Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC) on Monday said

Reasons why Ginger is very important for a Long healthy Life

Ginger is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the

Breast cancer can be cured – Medical expert

  A medical expert, Dr Esther Ismaila, says breast cancer can be cured

Menstrual cups, possible cause of infertility in women

The menstrual cycle is a part of the female reproductive system. It

President Buhari pledges to fight the scourge of drug abuse

 President Muhammadu Buhari says winning the war against drug abuse remains one

Primary healthcare remains free – Ojo LG Chairman

 The Chairman, Ojo Local Government Council in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Rasulu-Olusola,

Polio: victims serve as advocates in Gombe

  Some victims of Polio virus in Gombe State have expressed willingness

Nigerian Medical Association : Embarked on a free medical outreach in Cross River

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has embarked on a free medical outreach

Avoid inserting cotton buds, foreign objects into the ear – Medical expert

A Medical expert, Dr Salami Rilwan has warned the public against the

Benefits of Parsley Leaf for Cancer Prevention, Arthritis – Nutritionist

 Mr Paul Okoh, a Nutritionist based in Abuja, says Nigerians can reap

Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits and cereals should be part of children’s meal- Nutritionist

Mrs Nelly-Margaret Akuchie, a Nutritionist at the State House Medical Centre in

49% children under five do not grow well in Nigeria – UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), said 49 per cent of children

NAFDAC charges NAPPMED over agency’s rules and guidelines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has

Cosmetic surgery should be banned – German health minister

Advertising that “exclusively or primarily’’ targets young people for cosmetic surgery should

Iron Deficiency Undermines the Lives of Millions in Africa – By Rémy Ejel

Iron, a key nutrient to develop children’s brains and help adults live

Not all Nigerians can get health care from government – Osinbajo

At the National Health Dialogue organised by Premium Times on Monday, the