HEALTH

Taraba gov. distance self from medical bill published online

Daily Dispatch January 7, 2020

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has distanced himself from a medical bill published online, alleging to be a bill for his treatment abroad. According to the publication, the Taraba governor has been treated in Israel, and he paid the sum of 8000 dollars for the services. “The publication

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National Hospital records first conjoined twins separation

Daily Dispatch January 7, 2020

The National Hospital Abuja, on Tuesday announced the successful separation of conjoined twin girls, after several surgeries.The Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Jaf Mommoh, while addressing newsmen in Abuja, said the twins were conjoined at the chest and abdomen.Mommoh said the twins were delivered at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nassarawa State on […]

HEALTH

Abia confirms outbreak of Lassa Fever, one dead.

Daily Dispatch January 7, 2020

The Abia State Ministry of Health has confirmed the outbreak of deadly Lassa Fever in Olokoro community, Umuahia South Local Government Area. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Chief Egbulefu Eze, told newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday that 28-year-old man, who died in the community, was diagnosed of Lassa fever. Eze allayed the fears of […]

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Abducted Yola FMC doctor regains freedom

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2020

The medical doctor with Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yola who was kidnapped at the weekend has regained his freedom. Dr Abdurrahman Muhammad Kawuyo who was abducted from his home in Lakare, Yola South Local Government Area, returned home Monday morning after his abductors received N1.45m ransom. A family source disclosed that negotiators had been […]

HEALTH

Excessive Water Consumption Is Killing — Scientists

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2020

Drinking of water, no doubt, does a lot of good for the body. It prevents so many diseases. Some of the many health benefits of drinking water include: flushing out toxins, regulating temperature, aiding digestion and constipation, reducing headaches and migraines, aiding weight loss and appetite suppression, ensuring healthier skin, relieving tiredness, aiding recovery

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Harmattan: Plus-size women get much worse colds than those with flat chests – new research reveals

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2020

Women with bigger boobs may have more of an excuse to call in sick when the colder winter weather rolls round. That’s because new research has revealed that women with larger breasts suffer much worse colds and take longer to recover than those with flatter chests. In fact, bigger busts can result in respiratory infections […]