Medical experts at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) have clarified that chest and abdominal pain are not definitive indicators of stomach ulcers.
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A consultancy firm, Sydani Group, has developed the Embrace Model, an innovative framework, designed to address the dearth of Skilled Birth Attendants (SBA) in Nigeria.
Every year, over 20.5 million people die from heart disease, with more than 75% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), unsafe medication practices and medication errors are a leading cause of injury and…
The World Bank has approved $1.57 billion in financing for Nigeria to improve healthcare services and strengthen the country’s resilience against climate change impacts, such as flooding and drought. The announcement was made on Monday, with the international lender outlining its plan to support key sectors through three major projects.
Toilets are among the most common places in homes to become “invaded by limescale” and it can be hard to…
Niger state government is set to witness a major transformation in its healthcare system, as Governor Mohammed Bago forges a new partnership with the prestigious Montefiore Medical Centre in New York.
In a bold move to safeguard the health of its citizens, the Kaduna State Government is rolling out Project 10…
Local authorities have confirmed at least 132 cholera cases in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria, with about nine deaths—a 6.8 per cent fatality rate. “The delay in seeking treatment has significantly contributed to these fatalities,” said the Yobe state Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana.
The GI-MAP by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory is a cutting-edge stool test that uses quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology to analyze the DNA of microbes in…