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Category: Health
Argentina Withdraws from WHO, Cites Sovereignty and Policy Concerns
Argentina has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), following a similar move earlier this year by the United States. The decision was carried out under the […]
Study Finds Cancer-Linked Chemicals in Popular Hair Extensions Used by Black Women
A new study by the Silent Spring Institute has raised fresh concerns about the safety of synthetic and human hair extensions widely used by Black women. Researchers […]
Only N36m Released From N218bn 2025 Health Capital Budget — Minister Ali Pate
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has expressed concern over the poor release of funds for the health sector, revealing that […]
Senate Suspends Consideration of Criminal Code Amendment Bill Over Abortion Clause
The Senate on Tuesday suspended deliberations on the Criminal Code Amendment Bill following sharp divisions among lawmakers over provisions that criminalise the supply of drugs […]
Japan Approves Over-the-Counter Sale of Emergency Contraceptive Pill for the First Time
Japan has officially approved the sale of an over-the-counter contraceptive pill for the first time, marking a significant policy shift in the traditionally conservative country. […]
Resident Doctors Accuse FG of Ignoring 24-Hour Call Duty Directive
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns that the Federal Government has yet to respond to its directive restricting doctors from working […]
Early Blood Pressure Checks in Children Could Prevent Midlife Heart Disease, Experts Say
Children as young as seven with high blood pressure face up to a 50% greater risk of dying from heart disease in adulthood, according to […]