Health Matters
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Paediatricians Issue Urgent Warning: Stop Giving Adult Drugs to Children
Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu said children are not “small adults” and that medicine…
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Anambra Shuts Illegal Birth Centre, Arrests Woman Over Alleged Caesarean Sections, Surgeries
The Anambra State Government has arrested Onyinyechi Charles, 47, who was the head of a unregistered birth centre at Umueri,…
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Childbirth Becomes a Luxury as Hospital Bills Push Nigerian Families to the Brink
Across Nigeria’s maternity wards, the cost of bringing a child into the world is steadily climbing, leaving many families caught…
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Sri Lanka Bans Junk Food in Schools as Government Moves to Curb Rising Childhood Obesity, Disease Risks
Sri Lanka has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on junk food in schools as part of a new effort to…
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Doctors Warn Parents Not to Ignore Swelling, Pain in Boys’ Reproductive Area
Health experts are warning parents not to ignore swelling or pain in a boy’s reproductive area. Such symptoms may signal…
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70% of Nigerian Children Lack Clean Water and Hygiene Facilities, Save the Children Warns
Millions of children across Nigeria are facing increased health challenges due to limited access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation…
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FG Raises Alarm as Unsafe Food Claims 53,000 Lives, Threatens Children’s Health
The Federal Government has raised concerns about the growing impact of unsafe food on children, revealing that foodborne diseases cause…
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Senate Moves to End Malaria as New Agency Targets Child Survival Crisis in Nigeria
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination. The move aims to improve Nigeria’s…
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Saving the Girl Child: NGO Advocates Access to Menstrual Health Education
A child-focused advocacy group, NOLA Africa, has called for greater access to menstrual health education and reproductive health information for…
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Health Emergency in Borno as Cholera Cases Surge to 274 in 24 Hours
Borno State has recorded 274 new suspected cholera cases within 24 hours. The outbreak continues to spread across several communities…
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