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Heavy Rainfall: Heightened Malaria and Cholera Threats Spark Urgent Measures

Lagos, Nigeria- As the rainy season intensifies, concerns about the potential surge in malaria and waterborne diseases, such as cholera. The heavy rainfall experienced...

Combating Tuberculosis: Urgent Measures to Save Lives and Reduce Burden

In Nigeria, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a major public health problem, contributing to a significant number of deaths both within the country and...

Nigeria to Introduce HPV Vaccine in National Immunization Schedule to Combat Cervical Cancer

Awka, Nigeria - In a significant move to combat the rising prevalence of cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has...

Nigeria Loses Over 6,200 Doctors to the UK, Impacting Healthcare Access for Millions

Lagos, Nigeria - In a concerning revelation, the International College of Surgeons, Section (ICS-NS), has highlighted the exodus of doctors from Nigeria to the...

Sickle Cell Disease: Urgent Call to Check Genotype for Healthy Marriages and Future Generations

Nigeria has emerged as the epicenter of sickle cell disease (SCD) with an estimated 4-6 million individuals affected. Shockingly, this means that approximately 1...

NAFDAC Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Herbal Medicine Manufacturers and Distributors

Abuja, Nigeria - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced its increased efforts to crack down on illegal...

Study Reveals Nigeria’s Ranking in Global Diet-Related Deaths, Raises Concerns

Does Nigeria have a diet problem? A 2019 study published in The Lancet revealed that Nigeria ranks 42nd out of 195 countries with the...

NAFDAC Initiates Nationwide Malaria Vaccine Trial, Urges Pharmacovigilance Compliance for Safety

Lagos, Nigeria - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced its plans to initiate a nationwide clinical trial...

International Father’s Day: Importance of Fathers Prioritizing Preventive Health Measures

As Nigeria celebrates the International Father's Day, a day dedicated to honoring and appreciating the contributions of fathers, Pottage Of Health are calling on...

Improving Healthcare Access: The Impact of Primary Health Centers for Low-Income Earners

Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right for every individual, regardless of their income level., where a significant portion of the population belongs...

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