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Monday, 31 October 2016 - 7:34am

In Kogi: Govt to establish special health centres for pregnant women

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The Kogi Government says it will establish special healthcare centres to be called “Health Care Plus’’, designed for pregnant women and new born babies across the state.

Thursday, 27 October 2016 - 1:34pm

Family planning, maternal health imperative: Much ado about fears, myths of contraceptives

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No doubt, contraceptives or methods of Family Planning, have become well known in the society. However, this knowledge is still relatively low in Nigeria with only 15 per cent of Nigerian women using any method.

Thursday, 27 October 2016 - 12:58pm

UNICEF Urges Nigeria To Strengthen Primary Health Care System

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The Chief of Health for UNICEF in Nigeria, Mr John Agbor made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja to mark the 2016 World Polio Day.

He explained that this has become important to enable Nigeria consolidate the little gains already made in its effort to put an end to the virus.

Thursday, 27 October 2016 - 12:53pm

NMA cautions Nigerians against laxity in medical checkups

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The National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mike Ogirima, has advised the citizens to prevent sudden death by going for medical screening to check their health status.