Health
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“Gambling is a Psychological Disorder,” Clinical Psychologist Dr Pamela Udoka
Dr Pamela Udoka, the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists, has said that gambling is a psychological disorder, recognised under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition…
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Breast Cancer Month: Black Women’s Exclusion from Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Every October, the world glimmers in pink. Streets are adorned with billboards featuring ribbons, hospitals display banners promising free screenings, and social media timelines are filled with hashtags of hope. It is the month of…
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Senator Dr Ipalibo Banigo Pushes Bill to Strengthen Nigeria’s Health System
Her Excellency, Senator Dr Ipalibo Banigo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, has sponsored a Bill seeking to amend the National Health Act to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) from 1%…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know, Check, and Manage
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally every October, focuses on body awareness, regular self-examinations, and proactive steps toward early detection, emphasising how timely action can save lives. The initiative began in the United States in…
