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2022 World Diabetes Day: Beyond rhetoric, any hope for people living with the condition?
World Health Organisation (WHO) report says the prevalence of diabetes is increasing among people of all ages and many people in developing countries are battling with managing the condition every 20 minutes.
General Hospital Ijede assures prompt medical care, support
The Medical Director/CEO, General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. Abimbola Okudero has assured patients, clients and stakeholders of prompt care and support whenever they have reasons for any medical attention.
World Diabetes Day (WDD): Over 10m Nigerians have diabetes, kills more than COVID-19, cancer
As Nigerians join the rest of the world today, to observe World Diabetes Day (WDD), the Endocrinology and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON) has warned that over 10 million Nigerians are living with the disease and the numbers are expected to double by 2030, if nothing is done urgently.
Buhari off to UK for medical check-up
President Muhammadu Buhari was expected to leave Nigeria for London, the United Kingdom on Monday for “routine medical check-up”.
World Bio Summit 2022: “Nigeria ready to become global hub for vaccine production, distribution” – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, expressed Nigeria’s readiness to become a global hub for sustainable manufacturing and distribution of vaccine and biological pharmaceuticals to support initiatives to keep all of mankind safe.
Army rescues two more Chibok girls
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) announced that they have rescued two additional Chibok girls in Borno State.
Capacity Building: Lagos trains NG-Cares facilitators, others
The Lagos State Government has trained over 100 NG-Cares cash-transfer facilitators on the use of digital gadgets to capture and validate the beneficiaries of the programme.
LASCOPA seals Supermarket over sale of expired products
In furtherance of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the drive to ensure consumer protection and safety from the purchase of expired and unwholesome products, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed Valuepoint Supermarket over the continuous display and sale of expired products.
Y2022 Chefs Day: LASTVEB Advocates Healthy Eating Habits
As part of activities marking the 2022 International Chef Day, the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) has harped on the need to create awareness about healthy eating habits among Lagosians
Over 1.5m Nigerian children at risk of health, education crisis over floods – UNICEF
There are growing fears from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) of over 1.5 million children’s education and health being jeopardized over recent flooding that has affected over 30 states in Nigeria.