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Wednesday, 17 August 2016 - 7:48am

Nigeria Polio Vaccination Kicks Off Amid Insecurity

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Nigeria's health ministry is kicking off a polio vaccination campaign in the northeast, after two fresh cases of the virus were discovered there earlier this month. But the ongoing conflict against Boko Haram may slow down response efforts.

Wednesday, 17 August 2016 - 7:20am

Important drugs disappearing from market, pharmacists cry out

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IN the wake of the current shortage of foreign exchange in the country, experts have observed that most important drugs in the country are gradually going into extinction while prices of available ones have sky-rocketed out of the reach of Nigerians.

Wednesday, 17 August 2016 - 7:15am

Abia Health Workers Protest Over Unpaid Six Months Salaries

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Abia state health workers have locked the gate leading into their premises to protest the non-payment of their six months' salaries by the state government on Friday.

Wednesday, 17 August 2016 - 7:05am

Cardiologist cautions Nigerians on heart diseases

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NIGERIANS have been advised to be conscious of what they eat and drink to minimise the risk of heart-related diseases.