The World Health Organisation has urged countries to work together to prevent future epidemics and pandemics. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, The Director-General of the organisation revealed this in a video …
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Every minute, 6 indigenous Africans develop stroke: Neurologist
by Hadiza Musa Yusuf 2 minutes readA neurologist, Professor Kolawole Wahab, has postulated that about six indigenous Africans develop new strokes every minute of every hour. Mr Wahab, of the Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin,…
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Sleeping less than five hours may damage arteries — Study
by Hadiza Musa Yusuf 2 minutes readPeople who sleep less than five hours a night could be at 74 per cent risk of developing peripheral artery disease, a study published in the European Heart Journal said.…
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KNSG Poises to Reduce Maternal, Perinatal Mortality Rate, Says Dr. Tsanyawa
by Salisu Hamisu Ali 3 minutes readIt has been stated that Kano state government is exceedingly concern with maternal and perinatal mortality rate in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa dropped the…
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Plateau Health agency revalidates operational guidelines to expand scope
by Tognaan Bawaby Tognaan Bawa 2 minutes readBy Tongnaan Dada Bawa,Jos The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) said it is revalidating its operational guidelines to expand and improve service delivery toward achieving universal health coverage…
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AKTH set to conduct free cervical cancer screening for women
by Mustapha Salisu 1 minutes readThe Oncology Unit of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in collaboration with Center for Medical Information and Professional Development is inviting women to free cervical cancer screening. The screening is scheduled…
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Men who suffer from low sex drive are almost twice as likely to die early, a Japanese study revealed. The study titled ‘Association between lack of sexual interest and all-cause…
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Woman dies from severe malnutrition after carrying fetus for nine years
by Hadiza Musa Yusuf 1 minutes readA mother has died from severe malnutrition after carrying an unborn fetus for around nine years inside her body. According to reports, the 50-year-old woman from Congo suffered a miscarriage…
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AKTH Opthalmology Dept. to collaborate with media to mark 2023 World Glaucoma week
by Salisu Hamisu Ali 1 minutes readThe Department of Opthalmology of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano is seeking for collaboration with all media within and outside Kano state in commemorating this year’s World Glaucoma Week. According…
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Healthy heart crucial to stable mental health – Pathologist
by Hadiza Musa Yusuf 2 minutes readA Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Olawale Olusanya, has emphasized the importance of a healthy heart for stable mental health. He also said that prolonged periods of mental health issues, caused by…