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FG raises concern about drug abuse as it reaches epidemic proportion

he Federal Government says it is concerned that in spite of efforts to curb drug abuse, the menace has reached an epidemic proportion and...

Cancer research institute seek FG funding

The Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Dr Usman Aliyu, has called on the Federal Government to fund the institute to...

“Don’t sit on the fence in war against drug/subtance abuse” – POCACOV

The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), a police advocacy group, says no one should sit on the fence in the war...

Dangote donates health, educational facilities to coal communities in Kogi

The Dangote Coal Mines on Friday donated health and educational facilities worth millions of Naira to the coal mining communities of Ankpa Local Government...

UNODC projects 40% drug usage increase in Africa by 2030

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has projected a 40 per cent increase on drug use in Africa by 2030. The UNODC...

NGO advocates reproductive health education in school curriculums

An NGO known as “The Cognito Project” has made a case for the inculcation of sexual reproductive health education in school curriculum. Mr Jang Charles, Research,...

Female Genital Mutilation, a crime that must end

By Ikenna Osuoha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) According to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial...

Health minister commends Buhari administration for upgrading health facilities

The Minister of State for Health, Mr Joseph Ekumankama, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his support in upgrading health infrastructure across the country. Ekumankama...

Striking doctors, NMA, FG sign Memorandum of Understanding

Striking resident doctors and the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government on the industrial action...

Common health problems you should know

By Ahmad Muhammad Sirajo Health is an important aspect of human life and a vital determinant of our overall wellbeing. A healthy and optimistic population...

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