Paediatricians seek early detection, treatment of cancer in children
Anthony Ademiluyi Childcare specialists have called for more proactive steps to curb and better manage cancer in children. They noted that early detection and treatment […]
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Cancer killed 28,000 African children in 2020 – WHO
Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation African Region on Wednesday said there were 28,000 deaths and 52,000 new cases of childhood cancer in 2020. The […]
Anambra, UNICEF offer free healthcare to nursing mothers, children
The Anambra State Government in partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund will, starting from March 1, offer free medical services for nursing mothers and children […]
160,000 children acquired HIV in 2021 –WHO
Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation said 160,000 children acquired the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in 2021. The WHO also said a child dies from AIDS-related […]
African nations commit to ending AIDS in children by 2030
Twelve African countries on Wednesday spelt out plans for ending AIDS in children by 2030 through an array of HIV testing, treatment, and prevention programmes. […]
Agency trains children in water safety
The Lagos State Waterways Authority has said its week-long water safety and swimming training for children will instil water confidence in them. This was disclosed […]
Don’t treat children with diphtheria at home, paediatrician warns parents
Angel Onwuzoo A Professor of Paediatrics at the Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Olugbenga Mokuolu, has warned parents […]
Cough syrups kill 300 children, WHO issues alert
Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation has called on countries to prevent, detect and respond to incidents of substandard and falsified medical products. The WHO […]
Why children from wealthy homes may abuse drugs —Psychiatrists
Tony Ademiluyi Mental health experts have dispelled the notion that there is a class difference in the increasing trends of drug abuse among youths in […]
Five million children died before fifth birthday – Report
Lara Adejoro An estimated five million children died before their fifth birthday, and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between five and 24 years […]