3 h. ago Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma

Tribune Online Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma To mark World Glaucoma Day, doctors from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) have joined forces with journalists in Sokoto to educate the public about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The medical team visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council office, where they conducted free eye screenings, distributed medications and […] Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma Tribune Online

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8 h. ago World sleep day: Prioritise quality sleep to prevent stroke, seizures – Mouka

As the world marks World Sleep Day, Mouka has sensitised Nigerians to the pivotal role of sleep, noting that good sleep promotes wellness and resilience. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, Mouka said it is joining the World Sleep Society, thousands of sleep health professionals and advocates worldwide in raising awareness of Read More

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29 h. ago World Kidney Day 2025: Learning to avoid risks, early detection

Observed annually on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and advocating for preventive measures against kidney disease. In 2025, this important day falls on March 13 (today), spotlighting the theme: “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.” This year’s theme Read More

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33 h. ago World Glaucoma Week: Why Early Detection Is Key To Saving Sight

As the world marks World Glaucoma Week 2025, Nigeria joins the global effort to raise awareness about this silent but devastating eye disease. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, often progressing unnoticed until significant vision loss occurs. According to the Nigerian Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey (2005-2007), over 16.7 per cent of […]

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2 w. ago Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar

Tribune Online Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar The Tech and Gadgets Dealers Union of Cross River has raised awareness about a series of alleged robbery incidents affecting their shops. Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar Tribune Online

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3 w. ago MSF urges parents to participate in Sokoto vaccination campaign

Tribune Online MSF urges parents to participate in Sokoto vaccination campaign Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, in partnership with the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, is urging parents and caregivers to participate in an ongoing vaccination campaign aimed at protecting children from life-threatening diseases such as measles and diphtheria. MSF reports that in 2024 alone, it treated over 17,000 measles cases […] MSF urges parents to participate in Sokoto vaccination campaign Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ICCD 2025: Foundation Leads Awareness Campaign On Childhood Cancer

In commemoration of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2025, the Akanimo Cancer Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to highlight the challenges faced by children battling cancer in Nigeria. The initiative aims to educate the public, raise awareness about early detection, and advocate for increased support for young cancer patients and […]

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