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FG tasked on ensuring health insurance for all Nigerians

The Federal government has been urged to ensure that all Nigerians are captured under the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, in order to ensure...

Cases of mental disorder on the increase as recession bites harder

It is stale news that the negative impact of the current economic recession is hitting hard as unconfirmed reports show growing cases of suicide...
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Down Syndrome cannot be treated but it can be managed – Expert

Hello Healthfacts.ng family! Did you know Paediatricians (doctors who treat children) are some of the nicest and coolest doctors ever? We spoke to one...

World Leprosy Day: Nigeria Rank High in Leprosy Index

Joining the rest of the World to mark the 2017 World Leprosy Day, the World Health Organisation’s Global Health Observatory Data repository has ranked...

Good news! Health and nutrition emergency response launched in Borno

Our Federal Government don come again…the FG for Thursday flagged off, the Health and Nutrition Emergency Response Initiative for the North East Geo-political zone...

Why rate of deaths from HIV-related diseases is falling in Nigeria – Health Minister

The Minister of Health Prof Isaac Adewole has highlighted the decrease in the rate of Nigerians dying from HIV-related diseases to increased awareness of...

The Pains and Gains of e-Health in Nigeria

There are a whole lot of impacts e-health applications can make in the Nigerian Health Sector. In this era of digital revolution, computer software...

5 ways yellow fever virus spreads that you should know

Yellow fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that is caused by the yellow fever virus and transmitted by mosquitoes. It is not just any mosquito...

5 ways to deal with burns when offering first aid

Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children. The term “burn” means more than the burning sensation associated with this...

Important Ebola facts you should know to keep it away

Ebola virus disease was formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever. It is a severe and deadly disease that is rare. And it is caused...