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Experts seek inclusion of dental care in health insurance package

Lack of dental care packages in Health insurance has contributed to the declining percentage of people who go for dental checkups across the country,

Bridge: The technological innovation reducing delays in breast cancer diagnosis

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in Nigeria. The Globocan 2020 report showed that breast cancer is the leading cause of

How cultural beliefs leave children at mercy of vaccine-preventable diseases

Children have continued to die from diseases for which there are preventive vaccines in Nigeria. This is because children are denied access to routine

Epidemic preparedness: Experts proffer ways to decentralise health security

Experts have enjoined the federal government to strengthen human resources and accountability structures at the national and sub-national levels.  The

New blood test shows if vital anti-stroke drugs are working

A blood test that can help prevent stroke victims from having another attack is now being offered on the NHS in a move that experts say will save live