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Severe chickenpox in pregnant women may cause stillbirth, deafness – Dermatologist

[ad_1] Lara Adejoro A consultant dermatologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Omotoyosi Ilesanmi, talks to LARA ADEJORO about the management of chickenpox What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is part of the herpes family group of viruses and it is a highly infectious…

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INTERVIEW: Borno emir said I couldn’t wed his daughter, so I recorded ‘Na Me Go Marry Am’, says Zaaki Azzay

[ad_1] Zaaki Azzay is an ace singer. The Benue-born musician is self-proclaimed to be the pioneer of Hip-hop music in Nigeria. In this interview with TheCable Lifestyle’s Pelumi Bolawa, Azzay discusses how he, alongside other local hip-hop artistes, fought for the international recognition of Nigerian talents. He also talks about the inspiration behind his hit…

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UNICEF says 2,000 children suffering from stunted growth in Lagos

[ad_1] Lagos State accounts for about 2,000 children with stunted growth due to malnutrition, Ada Ezeogu, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nutrition Specialist, said on Saturday. Consequently, Mrs Ezeogu said it was imperative to ensure that the numbers don’t continue to increase because stunting affected both the physical growth and cognitive development of children.  Stunting…

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Abandoned Ogun general hospital transforms to farmland

[ad_1] Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Itori General Hospital, Ogun State, has become an eyesore for residents of communities in the Ewekoro area. The abandoned hospital compound has now been converted into farmland, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports The Itori general hospital was built by former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel to provide quality healthcare to residents of the Ewekoro area…

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Health workers demand improved welfare package in Kwara

[ad_1] The Kwara State Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Alhaji Aminu Shehu, has called on the state government to improve members’ welfare package. Aminu made the appeal on Saturday in Ilorin while speaking on what he described as “the gross shortage of manpower of medical practitioners in the state”….

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List of key officials of China’s State Council

[ad_1] (Xinhua) 13:18, March 12, 2023 BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) — The following is a list of key officials of China’s State Council endorsed by lawmakers at the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress: Premier: Li Qiang Vice premiers: Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing, Liu Guozhong State councilors: Li Shangfu, Wang Xiaohong,…

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Pneumonia deadly, may cause sudden death – Experts

[ad_1] Anthony Ademiluyi Health experts have cautioned Nigerians against taking pneumonia disease lightly, noting that the infection of the lung is dangerous and can cause sudden death when not treated early and properly. Pneumonia, the experts noted, is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and is worse in young children and adults older than…

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