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Misuse of antibiotics in livestock, poultry also cause resistance in humans – expert

Mr Solomon Chollom, a medical laboratory scientist with the National Veterinary Research Institute, says the misuse of antibiotics in livestock and po

Foundation enrolls 821,000 persons living with HIV/AIDS on treatment globally

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, said it had enrolled no fewer than 821,000 people living with HIV and AIDS on treatment in 38 countries arou

Malaria: Kaduna residents take to herbs

Reports from the North Western states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi and Sokoto as well as the Federal Capital, Abuja indicated a resurgence of malar

I am diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago, and now take drugs on daily basis. I was informed that a philanthropic foundation has co

Results-based funding for health shines at review

A new project that doles out funding on the basis of performance is seeing improvements in quality and delivery of health care across three states, ex