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    • 12/02/2019
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    WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY 2019

    The World Health Organization defines oral health as “a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing". The mouth is the
    • 12/02/2019
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    KIDNEY FACTS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

    The kidneys are two bean-shaped multifunctional organs found against the back muscles in the upper abdominal cavity. The infographic below shows the functions of the kidneys. Waste excretion: the kidneys filter out harmful toxins, excess salts, and urea from the body. These are harmful to the body if not filtered out. Every day, your kidneys

    • 12/02/2019
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    WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK 2019

    GLAUCOMAis defined as a group of conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, which sends visual information to the brain. This damage is due to abnormally high pressure, called intraocular pressure, in the eye caused by a buildup of fluid (the aqueous humour) that flows in the eye. Although glaucoma can occur in any
    • 12/02/2019
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    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

    It's time to think equal, build smart and innovate for change. None left behind, dare to dream! Happy International Women’s Day, you are phenomenal.
    • 12/02/2019
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    ENDOMETRIOSIS

    What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissues which normally lines the inside of your uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside the uterus. This disorder commonly affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis. In rare cases, endometriosis can spread beyond the pelvic organs. The tissue, which grows outside
    • 12/02/2019
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    INTRODUCING PICCAN IBUPROFEN

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    • 06/02/2019
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    WHY SHOULD I GET VACCINATED AGAINST HEPATITIS B?

    Hepatitis B is a life-threatening viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease It is 100 times more infectious than HIV/AIDs and puts people at risk of developing liver cirrhosis/liver cancer It is easily communicable and there is no cure Everyone is at some risk of developing this infection
    • 05/02/2019
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    INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY

    Every 21st of February, the International Mother Language Day is celebrated to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The United Nations has reported that at least 43% of world languages are endangered and 40% of the world's population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand. Every two (2) weeks,
    • 28/01/2019
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    WARNING SIGNS OF COMMON CANCERS IN NIGERIA

    Cancer, also known as malignancy, is a broad term used to define a large group of diseases characterized by the abnormal growth of cells which have the potential to spread to other parts of the body and/or organs. It is the second leading cause of death globally with over 9.5 million people dying from the
    • 24/01/2019
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    International Day of Education

    Today is the International Day of Education. This day is celebrated to highlight the role of education for peace and development. Education is an integral part of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, not just a human right. Right education contributes to the building of sustainable, productive, highly skilled, relevant and resilient individuals and