HEALTH

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

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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 […]

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NYSC officer died at Isolation Center not in camp – DG

Daily Dispatch February 3, 2021

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, has reacted to claims that a top officer who was posted to the permanent orientation camp in Kano State died of COVID-19 in camp. Ibrahim in an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday explained that the officer was tested before he entered the […]