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Two-minute walk after a meal helps fight diabetes, experts say

Going for a short walk after a meal can reduce blood sugar and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a review suggests. Setting off 60 to 90 minutes afte

‘Unsafe abortions contributing to high maternal mortality rate in Nigeria’

Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has identified unsafe abortions as one of the factors contributing to the high maternal mor

What to know about Buruli ulcer

Umeh recalls that his younger brother (Ikenna)’s ailment started with a painless swelling on his left foot which developed into a massive ulcer after

Gombe Gov’t declares outbreak of Monkeypox

The Gombe State government on Tuesday declared an outbreak of the Monkeypox virus in the state after three suspected cases returned positive.  The Com

What to know about Marburg virus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Ghana. Ghana is a close neighbour of Nigeria.