40 h. ago UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase

Tribune Online UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Doctors have reported an increase in patients suffering from Victorian-era diseases like scabies. The Royal College of Physicians is now calling for stronger government action to combat poverty. A survey of 882 doctors found that 89% were concerned about the effects of health inequalities on their patients. Additionally, 72% had seen more cases in the […] UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt

Tribune Online Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt He further emphasised that retirees should not be left to struggle, advocating for timely gratuities and training programmes to help them transition smoothly into post-service life. Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Introduce school dental visit, directorate of dental services, NDA urges Oyo govt

Tribune Online Introduce school dental visit, directorate of dental services, NDA urges Oyo govt   THE Nigeria Dental Association says a road map to improve oral health in Oyo State would be made easier by introducing school dental visits which will involve dental professional examination of a child’s mouth with the aim of early detection and treatment of dental problems. Chairman, Nigeria Dental Association, Oyo State, Dr Adeola Akintola, […] Introduce school dental visit, directorate of dental services, NDA urges Oyo govt Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Create policies to attract agric investments, stakeholders urge govt

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for urgent policy reforms, increased investments, and technological innovations to strengthen the country’s food system. With food insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians, the agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners convened in Abuja on Thursday for the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security Read More

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3 w. ago Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant

Tribune Online Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant "We call on residents to take preventive measures, including seeking immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neck stiffness." Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Kwara govt takes over case of cleric accused of student’s murder

Tribune Online Kwara govt takes over case of cleric accused of student’s murder Dr. Folorunso Ahmad Hussein, the counsel representing the family of the deceased, did not object to the ministry's application but urged for justice for the murdered girl and her family. Kwara govt takes over case of cleric accused of student’s murder Tribune Online

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