HEALTH

Nigeria records 28,876 tobacco smoking-related deaths annually, new research reveals

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2021

Abuja-based Centre for the Study of Economies of Africa (CSEA) has reported that a research it conducted had revealed that 28,876 deaths related to tobacco smoking are recorded annually in Nigeria. Mr Marco Castradori, a Research Associate with the CSEA, revealed this, on Monday, in Kano, at

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WHO, China reach agreements on Coronavirus origin, tracing

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2021

Health experts from World Health Organisation (WHO) had reached several agreements with China during their trip to Wuhan in search of the COVID-19 origin, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday. “They were able to reach multiple agreements. I hope these will be thoroughly covered in their report,’’ Wang Wenbin, a foreign ministry spokesman, told […]

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Stop Shaving Your Pubic Hairs, Gynaecologist Urges Women

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2021

A gynaecologist has warned against waxing or shaving pubic hairs because it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. Dr Jen Gunter, the author of The Vagina Bible, has urged women. While the purpose of pubic hair is somewhat of a mystery, going “au naturel” is necessary to protect the skin by acting […]

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2021 World Cancer Day : Oyo SSG advocates early breast, cervical screening

Daily Dispatch February 6, 2021

… as over 900 residents access free test  …’govt, partners have made arrangements for follow-up treatment’ The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the Oyo State Coalition Against Cancer, at the weekend, conducted a free breast and cervical screening for 900 beneficiaries.The government, which conducted the exercise in commemoration of the World Cancer

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World Cancer Day: Oyo govt organises free breast, cervical cancer screening programme

Daily Dispatch February 4, 2021

…charges women, stakeholders to fight against disease. The Government of Oyo State on Thursday, organised a free breast and cervical cancer screening programme for women of reproductive age in the state, declaring that it remains committed to putting an end to the spread of the disease in the state.The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello, […]

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Lagus state Records 50, 310 Of Covid 19 Infections

Daily Dispatch February 4, 2021

By Oluchi Ihediuche Health Commissioner in Lagos state has disclosed that the cases of Covid 19 patients and infections is rising rapidly to about 50, 310 currently in the state.  Abayomi made the disclosure on Thursday through his verified Twitter account @ProfAkinAbayomi, while giving the state’s COVID-19 update for Feb. 2.He said that 2,723 tests […]