HEALTH

Delta Govt Raises Doctors’ Salaries To ₦570,000, Introduces New Allowance 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- April 8, 2026
The Delta State Government has approved a significant increase in the salaries of medical doctors, raising the monthly pay for entry-level doctors to ₦570,000. The adjustment represents a ₦200,000 boost from the previous ₦370,000 salary. The Commissioner for Health, Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during a media briefing in Asaba, noting that the move is
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Ejaculating Frequently May Boost Sperm Quality — New Study Reveals 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- March 28, 2026
A new scientific study has found that more frequent ejaculation may improve certain aspects of sperm quality, offering fresh insight into male reproductive health. Researchers discovered that shorter abstinence periods — typically between one to two days — were linked to improved sperm motility and reduced DNA damage. According to the findings, sperm that
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FG Powers 371 PHCs With Solar Energy 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- March 24, 2026
Ensuring that Nigeria’s healthcare facilities run smoothly is one of the priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Consequently, the federal government has installed solar power systems in 371 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in 17 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure stable
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Osun Accord Accuses APC Guber Candidate Oyebamiji Of Involvement In $20m Health Grant Scam 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- March 10, 2026
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, of alleged involvement in a $20 million health grant scandal. The party made the allegation while reacting to issues surrounding the management of international health funds in the state. Apata Movement, Tinubu–Shettima Support Group Form
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Poverty Forces Food Vendors To Add Colouring To Blended Tomatoes 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- March 9, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – March 9, 2026 Rising poverty and the high cost of food items have forced some food vendors and market sellers to adopt questionable practices, including adding artificial colouring to blended tomatoes to make them appear fresh and richer in colour. Across several markets in Nigeria, the price of fresh tomatoes has
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Microplastics Found In 9 Out Of 10 Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Study 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- February 25, 2026
Microplastic particles were detected in nine out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in a new study conducted by researchers at NYU Langone Health, according to a report published Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. The study, carried out at NYU Langone Health, including its Perlmutter Cancer Center and the Center for the Investigation of
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