FG to deworm pupils in 17 states
The Federal Ministry of Health will in December deliver an integrated deworming programme for pupils in public primary schools across 17 states curren
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Bauchi gets 507 measles, 1.2m for vaccination
At least 507 cases suspected to be measles have been reported since January in Bauchi. It comes as the state prepares to vaccinate some 1.2 million ch
NHIS to accredit 200 health facilities for contributory scheme in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Contributory Health Care Management Agency will conduct accreditation exercise of 200 health facilities across the state. A statement
Cold winter air may trigger heart attacks – Research
A 16 year study in more than 280,000 patients has suggested that air temperature is an external trigger for heart attack. “There is seasonal var
Chemical helps us suppress unwanted thoughts – Study
Scientists have identified a key chemical within the ‘memory’ region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping ex