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Nigeria's Silent Epidemic: How Paralyzed Ignorance Contributes to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Nigeria's Silent Epidemic: How Paralyzed Ignorance Contributes to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A person's heart can stop beating in an instant, and the difference between life and death lies in the first five minutes. But in Nigeria, bystanders are often unaware of what to do in such emergency situations, leading to a staggering number of deaths.
Lagos State Reveals Only 5% of Fever Cases are Malaria

Lagos State Reveals Only 5% of Fever Cases are Malaria
Nigeria: Doctors Demand Public Ranking of Governors on Healthcare Performance

Nigeria: Doctors Demand Public Ranking of Governors on Healthcare Performance
Free Primary Healthcare: Ghana Health Service Outlines Four Priorities
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Free Primary Healthcare: Ghana Health Service Outlines Four Priorities
NHIA Makes Progress in Claims Payments as Tariff Review Nears
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NHIA Makes Progress in Claims Payments as Tariff Review Nears
Scratching bug bites feels good, but science warns it may do more harm
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Scratching bug bites feels good, but science warns it may do more harm
Self-medication fueling liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
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Self-medication fueling liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
Ebola outbreak hits 894 cases in one month, threatens to become Africa's third largest
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Ebola outbreak hits 894 cases in one month, threatens to become Africa's third largest
LASUTH doctors' strike could trigger wider health crisis, NMA warns
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LASUTH doctors' strike could trigger wider health crisis, NMA warns
Africa's genetic diversity is key to global AI health revolution — KNUST professor tells Davos crowd
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Africa's genetic diversity is key to global AI health revolution — KNUST professor tells Davos crowd
HPV Vaccine Eliminates Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women in England, Study Finds
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HPV Vaccine Eliminates Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women in England, Study Finds
NAFDAC Warns: Drug Misuse Is Killing Nigerians Silently
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NAFDAC Warns: Drug Misuse Is Killing Nigerians Silently
Aussie biotech giant Hugh Niall dies at 88, leaves legacy in protein sequencing and relaxin discovery
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Aussie biotech giant Hugh Niall dies at 88, leaves legacy in protein sequencing and relaxin discovery
NAFDAC warns Nigerians: Stop sharing medicines, report side effects
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NAFDAC warns Nigerians: Stop sharing medicines, report side effects
Sandbox Clinic brings specialized rehab care to Cebu with new Latitude Corporate Center branches
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Sandbox Clinic brings specialized rehab care to Cebu with new Latitude Corporate Center branches
Niger First Lady: Regular hospital visits can stop needless maternal deaths
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Niger First Lady: Regular hospital visits can stop needless maternal deaths
LUTH says voluntary blood donors saved 20,000 lives in one year, unveils new safety tech
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LUTH says voluntary blood donors saved 20,000 lives in one year, unveils new safety tech
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Camp Spins Out of Control as Residents Chase Away Health Workers
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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Camp Spins Out of Control as Residents Chase Away Health Workers
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians After US Recalls Children's Ibuprofen Over Foreign Particles
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NAFDAC Warns Nigerians After US Recalls Children's Ibuprofen Over Foreign Particles
Menopause silently weakens bones: expert warns of fracture risk for Nigerian women
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Menopause silently weakens bones: expert warns of fracture risk for Nigerian women
1 in 5 Young Ghanaians Using AI Chatbots for Emotional Support — Study
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1 in 5 Young Ghanaians Using AI Chatbots for Emotional Support — Study
Lagos, Kano top Nigeria's maternal supplement readiness — study
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Lagos, Kano top Nigeria's maternal supplement readiness — study
One in five older Australians has muscle loss — and most don't know it
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One in five older Australians has muscle loss — and most don't know it
Just one year of heavy social media use harms young teens' mental health, decade-long study finds
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Just one year of heavy social media use harms young teens' mental health, decade-long study finds