A Nigerian physician has described how her friend’s mother contracted HIV from her cheating husband and died as a result of a delayed diagnosis. “My friend’s mother was unaware that her spouse had given her an HIV infection. She was unaware of the cause of her abrupt weight loss, and by the time she […]
n Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, on Sunday, reported an outbreak of Cholera at Kirikiri medium security prison. n He confirmed 25 cases of severe gastroenteritis linked to cholera. n Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, spokesperson of the Lagos state ministry of health, quoted the commissioner in a statement as saying that urgent interventions have been
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu n President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs. n Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, via a Friday statement said the order is aimed at revitalising the Nigerian health sector and
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nThe Federal Government, on Thursday, approved the disbursement of N12,911 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). n The amount represents the 2023 fund for one quarter, to be utilised in the third quarter of 2024. n This is according to the 2020 BHCPF guideline, pending the review of the new guideline. n
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nFormer Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, says that most households in Nigeria now resort to prayers when they are sick, instead of purchasing medicines to treat themselves. n Obi stated this on Wednesday at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, while delivering a keynote address during the 6th Public Lecture of the Board of Fellows, Pharmaceutical Society
Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. n WHO added that although the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years, it remained “unacceptably high”. n The United Nations health agency’s latest report on alcohol and health said alcohol causes nearly one in 20 deaths globally each year,
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Over 64 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders, while hundreds of thousands lose their lives to drug use every year. n Ghada Waly, executive director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), made the disclosure on Wednesday. n She made this known during a special event organised by the UN Commission
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Fire has engulfed a section of Dangote Group refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. According to an eye witness, explosives sounds was heard in the environment of the refinery on Wednesday morning News360 Nigeria reports that the cause of the fire outbreak could not be ascertained as at the filing of this report. Watch video
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High-tech ventures aren’t the only path to success. Down-to-earth businesses that deliver stellar customer service can be your ticket to entrepreneurial gold. As a former business school dean, entrepreneurial mentor, and professor, I’ve often shared a piece of advice that’s not commonly heard — consider starting “dumb” businesses that excel in customer service. While high-tech
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As parents, it’s natural to want the best for our children. We strive to provide them with love, support, and encouragement to help them grow into confident, resilient individuals. However, sometimes, kids may struggle with low self-esteem, which can affect various aspects of their lives. Identifying the signs early on can provide the necessary support
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